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Juxtaglomerular cell tumor
Definition
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A rare tumor differentiating toward specialized smooth muscle cells of the glomerular afferent arteriole in the juxtaglomerular apparatus; associated with renin production and hypertension
Clinical features
Epidemiology
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Rare tumor with fewer than 100 cases published
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Affects adolescents and young adults (mean age, 27 years)
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Slight female predominance (female-to-male ratio, 2:1)
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