IMPORTANT: We currently have a number of bugs related to image cropping and are actively trying to resolve them. In the meantime, we have disabled cropping. Apologies for any inconvenience. Stay informed: radiopaedia.org/chat

Pancake adrenal gland in patient with a right pelvic kidney

Case contributed by Lee-Anne Slater
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Routine renal ultrasound

Patient Data

Age: 4 days

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

US performed of the right renal bed shows no kidney and an elongated flat adrenal gland (pancake adrenal). Right pelvic kidney in the same patient.

Case Discussion

Ultrasound shows a flattened, elongated right adrenal gland in the context of a pelvic right kidney. The normal Y-shaped configuration of the adrenal gland does not develop as it would when molding over a normally sited kidney.

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.