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The adrenal glands are paired, yellowish, retroperitoneal organs that lie close to the upper poles of the kidneys (Figure 28.1). They are surrounded by renal fascia but separated from the kidneys by perirenal fat. The left adrenal is almost crescentic in shape whereas the right is more pyramidal. In adults they average 5 cm in length and 5 g in weight, being proportionately larger at birth.
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(2004). Adrenal Gland. In: Allen, D.C., Cameron, R.I. (eds) Histopathology Specimens. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-85233-844-2_36
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