Nephrosclerosis

Hardening of the KIDNEY due to infiltration by fibrous connective tissue (FIBROSIS), usually caused by renovascular diseases or chronic HYPERTENSION. Nephrosclerosis leads to renal ISCHEMIA.

Date introduced: January 1, 1999

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Tree Number(s): C12.050.351.968.419.610, C12.200.777.419.610, C12.950.419.610

MeSH Unique ID: D009400

Entry Terms:

• Nephroscleroses

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Diseases Category
Urogenital Diseases
Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications
Female Urogenital Diseases
Urologic Diseases
Kidney Diseases
Nephrosclerosis

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Urogenital Diseases
Male Urogenital Diseases
Urologic Diseases
Kidney Diseases
Nephrosclerosis

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Diseases Category
Urogenital Diseases
Urologic Diseases
Kidney Diseases
Nephrosclerosis