Abstract
Juxtaglomerular cell tumor is a benign neoplasm of the kidney. It originates from the smooth muscle cells of the glomerular afferent arteriole (juxtaglomerular apparatus). It is also known as reninoma.
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Definition
Juxtaglomerular cell tumor (JGCT) is a benign neoplasm of the kidney. It originates from the smooth muscle cells of the glomerular afferent arteriole (juxtaglomerular apparatus). It is also known as reninoma.
Epidemiology and Presentation
JGCT is an exceedingly rare neoplasm typically presenting in young adults (mainly between 25 and 40 years), with a female prevalence. It is often associated with signs/symptoms of hyperreninism such as hypertension, hyperaldosteronism, and hypokalemia. Clinical differential diagnosis includes other renin-producing neoplasms (e.g., renal cell carcinoma, Wilms tumor, mesoblastic nephroma, hepatoblastoma, lung carcinoma, pancreatic adenocarcinoma).
Pathology
JGCT microscopic appearance is variable. The lesion is generally composed of sheets of homogenous round cells with granular eosinophilic or clear cytoplasm; capillaries with hemangiopericytoma-like growth pattern are usually numerous, and the stroma (composed of hyalinized or myxoid tissue) can be scarce or abundant. Mitoses, necrosis, or pleomorphism is rare.
Biomarkers
JGCT stain positive for PAS (cytoplasmic granules), vimentin, renin (strong and diffuse), SMA, and CD34; it stains negative for cytokeratins and HMB45.
Prognosis
JGCT is a benign tumor.
Therapy
Nephron-sparing surgery is the treatment of choice.
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Mocellin, S. (2021). Juxtaglomerular Cell Tumor. In: Soft Tissue Tumors . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-58710-9_140
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