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Juxtaglomerular cell tumor - a rare cause of hypertension

Aleksander Prejbisz, Andrzej Januszewicz, Włodzimierz Januszewicz
Nadciśnienie tętnicze 2010;14(2):166-169.

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Abstract

Juxtaglomerular cell tumor of the kidney is a rare benign renal neoplasm. It is also a treatable cause of secondary hypertension. Main clinical features of those tumors is hypertension, which is usual severe and can be resistant to treatment. The clinical feature, laboratory examination, imaging examination and differential diagnosis are summarized in the article.
Arterial Hypertension 2010, vol. 14, no 2, pages 166-169.

Abstract

Juxtaglomerular cell tumor of the kidney is a rare benign renal neoplasm. It is also a treatable cause of secondary hypertension. Main clinical features of those tumors is hypertension, which is usual severe and can be resistant to treatment. The clinical feature, laboratory examination, imaging examination and differential diagnosis are summarized in the article.
Arterial Hypertension 2010, vol. 14, no 2, pages 166-169.
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Keywords

juxtaglomerular cell tumor of the kidney; rennin; aldosterone; hypokaliemia; renal vein sampling

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Title

Juxtaglomerular cell tumor - a rare cause of hypertension

Journal

Arterial Hypertension

Issue

Vol 14, No 2 (2010)

Article type

Review paper

Pages

166-169

Published online

2010-05-19

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Nadciśnienie tętnicze 2010;14(2):166-169.

Keywords

juxtaglomerular cell tumor of the kidney
rennin
aldosterone
hypokaliemia
renal vein sampling

Authors

Aleksander Prejbisz
Andrzej Januszewicz
Włodzimierz Januszewicz

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