Juxtaglomerular cell tumor: report of a case with unusual presentation

Juxtaglomerular cell tumor is a benign, renin-secreting neoplasm. The tumor arises from the juxtaglomerular apparatus cells of the kidney. Because the tumor is hormonally active, patients usually suffer from hypokalemia, hyperaldosteronism, and hypertension. Herein, we describe a case of a 19-year-...

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Main Authors: Priscilla Quach, Ameer Hamza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of São Paulo 2022-10-01
Series:Autopsy and Case Reports
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Online Access:https://www.revistas.usp.br/autopsy/article/view/203730