Radiation-induced renovascular hypertension.
Radiation is known to produce changes in the small vessels and interstitium of the kidneys resulting in hypertension. Two cases of renal artery stenosis and resultant hypertension secondary to abdominal irradiation are reported and the literature is reviewed.
D000328:Adult; D003037:Cobalt Radioisotopes / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D006977:Hypertension, Renal / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D011867:Radioisotope Teletherapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012078:Renal Artery Obstruction / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology*
D003037:Cobalt Radioisotopes