A Benign Renal Tumor With Serious Consequences: A Case Report of Juxtaglomerular Cell Tumor and Chronic Renal Disease in a Teenager
Juxtaglomerular cell tumor (JGCT), or reninoma, is a rare benign renal neoplasm. It is characterized by severe hypertension and hypokalemia due to excessive renin produced from the juxtaglomerular apparatus on the afferent arteriole of the glomerulus. Herein, we report a case of JGCT in a 15-year-ol...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2025-01-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Pediatrics |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/crpe/9318115 |
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