Abstract:Introduction
Diagnosis of small renal tumor from imaging analysis is limited. We report a case of juxtaglomerular cell tumor diagnosed preoperatively by renal tumor biopsy.
Case presentation
A 17‐year‐old male was urgently hospitalized for acute‐onset congestive heart failure. Radiographic findings revealed a 2‐cm mass lesion, and on renal biopsy, a juxtaglomerular cell tumor was suspected. The juxtaglomerular cell tumor was resected by laparoscopic partial nephrectomy, on suspicion of causing the heart failur… Show more
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