Malignant hypeension causes-
High-Yield Explanation
Malignant nephrosclerosis Flea-bitten kidney: It is characterized by the presence of small, pinpoints petechial hemorrhages on the coical surface due to rupture of aerioles or glomerular capillaries. Histology: Fibrinoid necrosis and onion-skinning of aerioles. Fibrinoid necrosis of aerioles Causes of the flea-bitten kidney: Malignant hypeension Subacute bacterial endocarditis Rapidly progressive GN Henoch-Schonlein purpura. Ref: RAM DAS NAYAK EXAM PREPARATORY MANUAL FOR UNDERGRADUATES 2nd ed. pg no: 621