Juxtaglomerular Cell Tumor: A Distinct Mesenchymal Tumor of Kidney

Hafsa Elouazzani, Ahmed Jahid, Zakiya Bernoussi, Najat MahassiniJournal of Clinical Imaging Science 2014 4(1):33-33Juxtaglomerular cell tumor (JGCT) is an unusual mesenchymal entity of the kidney. It is a benign renin-secreting tumor causing hypertension and hypokalemia due to secondary hyperaldosteronism. It is curable if it is discovered early and surgically removed, but may cause a fatal outcome usually due to complications of associated hypertension.

Source: Journal of Clinical Imaging Science - June 30, 2014 Category: Radiology Authors: Hafsa ElouazzaniAhmed JahidZakiya BernoussiNajat Mahassini Source Type: research