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ACTA ENDOCRINOLOGICA (BUC)
The International Journal of Romanian Society of Endocrinology / Registered in 1938in ISI Thomson Master Journal List
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Mezoued M, Habouchi MA, Azzoug S, Mokkedem K, Meskine D
Juxtaglomerular Cell Cause of Secondary Hypertension in an Adolescent
Acta Endo (Buc) 2020, 16 (3): 359-361doi: 10.4183/aeb.2020.359
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.
Keywords: hypertension, renin, reninoma, juxtaglomerular cell tumor, hypokalemia.
Correspondence: Mouna Mezoued MD, University of Algiers Faculty of Medical Sciences, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Algiers, Alger, 16000, Algeria, E-mail: mounamezoued@hotmail.com