"The adrenal glands are located superior and anteromedial to the kidneys, within the perirenal space, and enclosed by perirenal fascia. Each has a body and two limbs: a medial and lateral limb. Coronally, the right adrenal gland is more pyramidal shaped, while the left more is more crescentic 7. Axially, the right adrenal gland is linear or V-shaped with larger medial limb and smaller lateral limb, while left adrenal gland is triangular shaped1,11."
"CT "
Expected headings
"Locations"
"Right adrenal gland"
"Left adrenal gland"
"CT "
"often near adrenal glands but may be found anywhere in the abdomen, pelvis or scrotum 9"
"left adrenal gland is more difficult to visualise than the right because it is often posterior to the stomach and obscured by gas; this can be overcome by 6"