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Adrenal gland anatomy. Maram Mobara, MD. Location. RIGHT ADRENAL . LEFT ADRENAL. Perirenal space Posterior to IVC Superior to upper pole of right kidney. Perirenal space Posterior to pancrease Anteriomedial to the upper pole of left kidney. Appearance. RIGHT ADRENAL. LEFT ADRENAL.
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Adrenal gland anatomy Maram Mobara, MD
Location RIGHT ADRENAL LEFT ADRENAL • Perirenal space • Posterior to IVC • Superior to upper pole of right kidney • Perirenal space • Posterior to pancrease • Anteriomedial to the upper pole of left kidney
Appearance RIGHT ADRENAL LEFT ADRENAL • Linear • Inverted Y • V shape • Triangular • Inverted Y • V shape
Measurement 2 to 6 mm thickness
Imaging modalities Ultrasound CT MRI
IVC Pancreas Adrenal gland
CTCoronal plane Left adrenal gland Left kidney
Right adrenal gland Right kidney