A man has a BP of 160/90mmHg, proteinuria++. KUB US are equally reduced in size with smooth
borders and normal pelvic calyceal system. What is the cause of HTN in the pt?
a. Chronic glomerulonephritis
b. Chronic pyelonephritis
c. Bilateral renal artery stenosis
d. Essential HTN
e. Polycystic kidney
answer: C
small sized kidneys, chronic renal failure and HTN