Review of juxtaglomerular cell tumor with focus on pathobiological aspect

• Main Authors: Pan Chin-Chen (Author), Alvarado-Cabrero Isabel (Author), Petersson Fredrik (Author), Nagashima Yoji (Author), Inoue Keiji (Author), Mikami Shuji (Author), Ohe Chisato (Author), Gotoda Hiroko (Author), Kuroda Naoto (Author), Hes Ondrej (Author), Michal Michal (Author), Gatalica Zoran (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Juxtaglomerular cell tumor (JGCT) generally affects adolescents and young adults. The patients experience symptoms related to hypertension and hypokalemia due to renin-secretion by the tumor. Grossly, the tumor is well circumscribed with fibrous capsule and the c...