Reninoma: an uncommon cause of renin-mediated hypertension

• Main Authors: Peter eTrnka (Author), Luisa eOrellana (Author), Mark eWalsh (Author), Louis ePool (Author), Peter eBorzi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2014-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Reninoma (juxtaglomerular cell tumor) is a rare cause of renin-mediated hypertension. Reninomas are usually diagnosed in adolescents and young adults with occasional reports in younger children. Patients typically present with a long history of headaches leading to a diagnosis of severe hypertension...