Juxtaglomerular cell tumor: A rare occurrence – A case report and review of literature

Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Muthu Venkat T Vijayalakshmi, A Jeyaraman, S Dhamayanthi
DOI: 10.4103/ijpm.ijpm_252_25
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Abstract

ABSTRACT: Juxtaglomerular cell tumor, otherwise known as reninoma, is an unusual renal neoplasm arising from vascular smooth muscles of the juxtaglomerular apparatus of the kidney. It usually presents with uncontrolled hypertension. Approximately 100 cases have been reported till date. We present here a rare case of juxtaglomerular cell tumor, which presented with uncontrolled hypertension and was proceeded with nephrectomy.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Renal cell carcinoma treatment Adrenal and Paraganglionic Tumors Renal and Vascular Pathologies

Publication details

Journal / source
Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology
Volume
69
Issue
1
Pages
131–133
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN