In the dense circulatory system of the kidney, as in all vascularized tissues, pericytes enwrap
capillaries and microvessels to regulate angiogenesis, stabilize microvascular networks and …

Hypertension represents a major public and global health problem, most of which likely can
be improved by lifestyle changes including changing dietary habits with less consumption of …

A reninoma is a functional tumor of afferent arteriolar juxtaglomerular cells that secretes the
enzyme renin, leading to hyperactivation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system …

Reninoma (juxtaglomerular cell tumor) is a rare cause of renin-mediated hypertension.
Reninomas are usually diagnosed in adolescents and young adults with occasional reports …

Juxtaglomerular cell tumors (JCTs), a rare but potentially curable cause of hypertension, are
difficult to diagnose because they may be missed or misidentified as a cyst by computed …

Renin is the first and rate-limiting step of the renin-angiotensin system. The exclusive source
of renin in the circulation are the juxtaglomerular cells of the kidney, which line the afferent …

Juxtaglomerular cell tumor (JGCT), or reninoma, is a typically benign neoplasm generally
affecting adolescents and young adults due to modified smooth muscle cells from the …

Abstract Background/Aim: Reninomas are rare juxtaglomerular tumours which can cause
severe hypertension and hypokalaemia. Diagnosis can be problematic and these tumours …

This report presents a case of a 16-year-old hypertensive boy who presented to our clinic.
Laboratory findings showed severe hypokalemia and markedly increased plasma renin …

Juxtaglomerular cell tumor (JGCT) is a rare neoplasm, part of the family of mesenchymal
tumors of the kidney. Although the pathophysiological and clinical correlates of JGCT are …