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Adrenal gland

Dr Jeremy Jones and Dr Omar Bashir et al.

Adrenal gland is bilateral structure seen in the upper part of the pararenal space. Each gland is enclosed in the perirenal fascia. Each gland demonstrates two limbs, called the medial and lateral limb.

The right adrenal gland is located superior and anteromedial to the upper pole of the right kidney. On CT and MRI, the right adrenal appears linear, V shape or comma shape¹.

The left adrenal gland is situated more anteromedial than superior to the upper pole of the left kidney. On CT and MRI, the left adrenal gland demonstrates a triangular or Y-shape¹.

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