Abstract
The tubular hypotrophy of the renal arteries constitutes a rare clinical entity that is associated with the appearance of renovascular hypertension. Its diagnostic approach is complex and requires the availability of angiography to determine the features of the renal vessels. The following case exemplifies the diagnostic process of a patient with this special clinical situation.
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