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A Novel Method: Super-selective Adrenal Venous Sampling
Published on: September 15, 2017
Bilateral adrenal-renal fusion: A radiological diagnosis
Rebecca Bamford1, Josephine Bretherton1, Nicola Rosenfelder1
1Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Abstract:
In normal anatomy, the kidneys and adrenal glands are contained within the renal fascia and separated by a connective tissue capsule derived from mesenchymal tissue. Incomplete encapsulation can occur during embryonic development, resulting in adrenal-renal fusion. The true incidence of this developmental anomaly is unknown, as it has primarily been described in the literature following incidental detection on surgical or histological examination. We report the first documented case of bilateral adrenal-renal fusion, diagnosed radiologically.
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