title: Juxtaglomerular cell tumor: a distinct mesenchymal tumor of kidney.
abstract: Juxtaglomerular cell tumor (JGCT) is an unusual mesenchymal entity of the kidney. It is a benign renin-secreting tumor causing hypertension and hypokalemia due to secondary hyperaldosteronism. It is curable if it is discovered early and surgically removed, but may cause a fatal outcome usually due to complications of associated hypertension.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Ibn Sina Hospital, Rabat, Morocco.
authors.forename: Hafsa
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Elouazzani
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Ibn Sina Hospital, Rabat, Morocco.
authors.forename: Ahmed
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Jahid
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Ibn Sina Hospital, Rabat, Morocco.
authors.forename: Zakiya
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Bernoussi
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Ibn Sina Hospital, Rabat, Morocco.
authors.forename: Najat
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Mahassini
keywords: Juxtaglomerular cell; kidney; renin