Organ of Zuckerkandl
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- Paraaortic bodies
- Organs of Zuckerkandl
The organ of Zuckerkandl comprises of a small mass of chromaffin cells derived from neural crest located along the aorta, beginning cranial to the superior mesenteric artery or renal arteries and extending to the level of the aortic bifurcation or just beyond. The highest concentration is typically seen at the origin of the inferior mesenteric artery.
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Physiology
Its physiological role is thought to be of greatest importance during the early gestational period as a homeostatic regulator of blood pressure, secreting catecholamines into the fetal circulation. The organ regresses at the end of gestation and following birth to form the aorticosympathetic group of the adult paraganglia.
Radiographic features
The organs of Zuckerkandl are not often visualised radiologically unless they are involved in a pathologic process, including:
- paragangliomas 1
- neuroblastoma (rare) 3
History and etymology
It was first described in 1901 by Emil Zuckerkandl (1849-1910) 4, a professor of anatomy at the University of Vienna.
References
- 1. Saurborn DP, Kruskal JB, Stillman IE et-al. Best cases from the AFIP: paraganglioma of the organs of Zuckerkandl. Radiographics. 23 (5): 1279-86. doi:10.1148/rg.235035022 - Pubmed citation
- 2. Dluhy RG. Pheochromocytoma--death of an axiom. N. Engl. J. Med. 2002;346 (19): 1486-8. doi:10.1056/NEJM200205093461911 - Pubmed citation
- 3. Berdon WE, Stylianos S, Ruzal-shapiro C et-al. Neuroblastoma arising from the organ of Zuckerkandl: an unusual site with a favorable biologic outcome. Pediatr Radiol. 1999;29 (7): 497-502. - Pubmed citation
- 4. Winer L, Jha P, Cowan SW et-al. Emil Zuckerkandl, M.D. (1849-1910): Bridging Anatomic Study and the Operating Room Table. (2016) The American surgeon. 82 (3): 189-91. Pubmed
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