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Pathology Urinary tract 7b243d03

Onion peeling of renal vessels is seen in-

A
Benign hypeension
B
Malignant hypeension
C
Diabetic nephropathy
D
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High-Yield Explanation
Malignant nephrosclerosis Histology: Fibrinoid necrosis and onion-skinning of aerioles. 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. 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

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