Related Experiment Video
Updated: Sep 23, 2026

Modeling Spontaneous Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma (mRCC) in Mice Following Nephrectomy
Published on: April 29, 2014
Juxtaglomerular cell tumor of the kidney treated with nephron-sparing surgery
S Niikura1, K Komatsu, T Uchibayashi
1Department of Urology, Kanazawa University School of Medicine, Kanazawa, Japan.
A case of juxtaglomerular cell tumor of the right kidney is reported. A 30-year-old woman visited us with a complaint of headaches. Severe hypertension and an elevated level of plasma renin activity was seen at the initial evaluation. Computerized tomographic angiography revealed tumor vessels in the low-density mass in the right kidney. The preoperative diagnosis was renin-secreting tumor of the kidney, and nephron-sparing surgery was performed. The pathological findings showed a juxtaglomerular cell tumor. Postoperatively, prompt normalization of blood pressure and a reduced plasma renin activity level were observed.
A case of juxtaglomerular cell tumor of the right kidney is reported. A 30-year-old woman visited us with a complaint of headaches. Severe hypertension and an elevated level of plasma renin activity was seen at the initial evaluation. Computerized tomographic angiography revealed tumor vessels in the low-density mass in the right kidney. The preoperative diagnosis was renin-secreting tumor of the kidney, and nephron-sparing surgery was performed. The pathological findings showed a juxtaglomerular cell tumor. Postoperatively, prompt normalization of blood pressure and a reduced plasma renin activity level were observed.
More Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
Renal Tubule and Collecting Duct
Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT):
The PCT is the initial segment of the renal tubule, extending from the Bowman's capsule that encloses the glomerulus. Its convoluted structure and microvilli-lined cells increase the surface area for reabsorption. The PCT reabsorbs glucose, amino acids, sodium, and water from the filtrate, ensuring essential...
Extracorporeal Removal of Drugs: Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
Urinary Tract Calculi VI: Surgical Management
Kidney Transplant I: Introduction
Kidney Transplant II: Surgical Procedure
Kidney Transplant III: Nursing Management

