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Published on: June 7, 2013
JUXTAGLOMERULAR CELL CAUSE OF SECONDARY HYPERTENSION IN AN ADOLESCENT
M Mezoued1, M A Habouchi2, S Azzoug1
1University of Algiers, Faculty of Medical Sciences - Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Alger, Algeria.
Abstract:
Reninoma (juxtaglomerular cell tumor) is a rare cause of renin-mediated hypertension. We reported a 18 year old woman with history of hypertension for 3 years. Laboratory findings showed severe hypokalemia and markedly increased levels of renin and aldosterone. Kidney ultrasonography, abdominal computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed a small mass in the middle region of the right kidney. The patient underwent nephron-sparing surgery; immunohistochemical results demonstrated typical features of reninoma. Postoperatively, blood pressure and potassium levels were normal at 1 month follow-up.
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