title: [Fibromuscular dysplasia of the internal carotid artery].
abstract: Various types of fibromuscular dysplasia of the extracranial portion of the internal carotid artery are described; morphologically, the common group shows abnormality of the media. The distribution, with sparing of the carotid bifurcation and of the artery in the carotid canal, as well as the sex and age of the patient, are typical. Possible treatment is discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000792:Angiography; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D005352:Fibromuscular Dysplasia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged
vernacular_title: Die fibromuskuläre Dysplasie der A. carotis interna.