Renal juxtaglomerular cell tumor with normal renin activity and potassium level: a case report

Renal juxtaglomerular cell tumor with normal renin activity and potassium level: a case report

Abstract Background Benign and rare renal juxtaglomerular cell tumor produces renin, leading to secondary hyperaldosteronism. Typical clinical features include hypertension, elevated renin activity, hyperaldosteronism, and hypokalemia. Herein, we present a unique and enlightening case of juxtaglomer...

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Main Authors: Yoko Kohno, Satoshi Nitta, Kozaburo Tanuma, Masanobu Shiga, Yoshiyuki Nagumo, Shuya Kandori, Takashi Kawahara, Akio Hoshi, Hiromitsu Negoro, Bryan J. Mathis, Hitomi Kawai, Yoji Nagashima, Hiroyuki Nishiyama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
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Juxtaglomerular cell tumor
Plasma aldosterone concentration
Plasma renin activity
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05435-4
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