In which of the following conditions bilateral contracted kidneys are characteristically seen?
Correct Answer: Benign nephrosclerosis
Description: Benign Nephrosclerosis, Kidneys are either normal or moderately reduced in size on gross appearance. Loss of mass is due mainly to coical scarring and shrinking. In kidneys, the Aeriolar narrowing caused by hyaline aeriosclerosis leads to diffuse vascular compromise and nephrosclerosis ( glomerular scarring ) leading to bilateral contracted kidneys.
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