A Rare Cause of Secondary Hypertension in A Young Adult
Korean Circulation Journal
; : 531-534, 2015.
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ABSTRACT
Reninoma is a rare, renin-secreting, benign renal neoplasm that can cause secondary hypertension. We report a case of a 21-year-old man who suffered from progressively worsening headache for 2 months with a history of hypertension for 7 years. Laboratory studies showed normal potassium level, increased basal plasma renin activity, and normal serum aldosterone level. Abdominal computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed a small mass in the middle region of the right kidney. Partial nephrectomy was performed; immunohistochemical results demonstrated typical features of reninoma. Postoperatively, blood pressure and potassium level were normal at the 2-month follow-up.
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WPRIM
Main subject:
Plasma
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Potassium
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Blood Pressure
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Follow-Up Studies
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Renin
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Aldosterone
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Headache
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Hypertension
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Kidney
Type of study:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Korean Circulation Journal
Year:
2015
Document type:
Article