Simple renal cyst and high renin hypertension cured by cyst decompression.
A case of renin elevated hypertension cured by cyst decompression is presented. The proposed mechanism is segmental renal ischemia produced by the cyst. Renal cyst evaluation should include renin studies if hypertension is present.
D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D052177:Kidney Diseases, Cystic / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D012083:Renin / Q000097:blood*
D012083:Renin