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Am J Kidney Dis
; 46(5): 957-61, 2005 Nov.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-16253738
RESUMO
Malignant hypertension is a well-defined condition associated with high blood pressure and acute target-organ damage. Although 95% of cases are secondary to essential hypertension, its etiological profile is broad. Juxtaglomerular cell tumor is a rare condition, with only approximately 65 cases reported to date. We describe a patient with malignant hypertension with acute renal failure and intestinal ischemia secondary to a juxtaglomerular cell tumor. We believe this is the first case of juxtaglomerular cell tumor causing malignant hypertension. The diagnostic approach and treatment are discussed.