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Fibromuscular dysplasia

Illustration of fibromuscular dysplasia

In fibromuscular dysplasia, the muscle and fibrous tissues in your arteries thicken. This impairs blood flow to your organs, leading to organ damage. Fibromuscular dysplasia of the artery to the kidney is shown here, with a "string of beads" appearance.
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