Juxtaglomerular cell tumor as a rare cause of hypertension in adults

The juxtaglomerular cell tumor is a cause of secondary hypertension in adults. A 35-year-old female patient suffering from hypertension and low serum potassium had a 3 x 3 cm solid mass at the lower pole of left kidney diagnosed by abdominal sonography. Partial nephrectomy was performed and the post...

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Main Authors: José L. Chambô, R. Falci Júnior, Antonio M. Lucon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia 2004-04-01
Series:International Brazilian Journal of Urology
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1677-55382004000200006