A Case of Juxtaglomerular Cell Tumor Combined with Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

Korean Journal of Nephrology 2010;29(6):782-786.

Soon Ha Kwon, M.D.1, Eun Jung Kim, M.D.1, Chul Ho Chung, M.D.1, Moo Yong Park, M.D.1, Soo Jeong Choi, M.D.1, Jin Kuk Kim, M.D.1, Seung Duk Hwang, M.D.1, Eun Seok Ko, M.D.2 and Min Eui Kim, M.D.3

Department of Internal Medicine¹
Department of Pathology²
Department of Urology³
School of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Seoul, Korea

증례 : 초점 분절성 사구체 경화증을 동반한 사구체옆세포 종양

권순하1, 김은정1, 정철호1, 박무용1, 최수정1, 김진국1, 황승덕1, 고은석2, 김민의3

순천향대학교 의과대학 내과학교실1, 병리과학교실2, 비뇨기과학교실3

Abstract

Juxtaglomerular cell tumor is a rare cause of secondary hypertension. Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a clinicopathological entity associated with renal insufficiency and proteinuria. The exact diagnosis and proper management are important in both juxtaglomerular cell tumor and FSGS. We experienced a 26-year-old male who complained of a palpable abdomen mass associated with proteinuria and hypertension. Ultimately, he was diagnosed with a juxtaglomerular cell tumor combined with FSGS after nephrectomy. After operation, his hypertension normalized, while his renal function deteriorated.

Key Words: Hypertension/etiology, Juxtaglomerular apparatus, Kidney neoplasms/complications, Focal segmental gl