Juxtaglomerular cell tumor: a distinct mesenchymal tumor of kidney

Juxtaglomerular cell tumor (JGCT) is an unusual mesenchymal entity of the kidney. It is a benign renin-secreting tumor causing hypertension and hypokalemia due to secondary hyperaldosteronism. It is curable if it is discovered early and surgically removed, but may cause a fatal outcome usually due t...

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Published in:Journal of clinical imaging science 2014-01, Vol.4 (1), p.33-33, Article 33
Main Authors: Elouazzani, Hafsa, Jahid, Ahmed, Bernoussi, Zakiya, Mahassini, Najat
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Hypertension
Radiologic Pathologic Correlation
Stem cells
Tumors
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Summary:Juxtaglomerular cell tumor (JGCT) is an unusual mesenchymal entity of the kidney. It is a benign renin-secreting tumor causing hypertension and hypokalemia due to secondary hyperaldosteronism. It is curable if it is discovered early and surgically removed, but may cause a fatal outcome usually due to complications of associated hypertension.
ISSN:2156-7514
2156-7514
2156-5597
DOI:10.4103/2156-7514.135482