What is the hallmark of 'Malignant Hypertension' in the kidneys?
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Correct answer: Hyperplastic arteriolosclerosis
Malignant hypertension causes hyperplastic arteriolosclerosis, where smooth muscle cells proliferate and the basement membrane duplicates, creating a concentric onion-skin appearance.
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