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Endosonographic Evaluation of the Adrenal Glands: Part I

Abstract: The left adrenal gland is best visualized using endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) from a position in the upper body of the stomach, whereas the right adrenal gland may easily be examined using transabdominal ultrasound. The adrenal glands have a 'seagull' configuration, with a body and two long wings. Sonographically, five layers of the adrenals may be distinguished. Mass lesions are incidentally found in up to 5% of patients, only 15--20% of these 'incidentalomas' being clinically relevant. However, the adrenal glands are the fourth most frequent site of metastases in malignant disease. EUS-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy of the left adrenal gland has a high yield and very low risk. This article is part of an expert video encyclopedia. READ THE FULL ARTICLE ON OUR OPEN ACCESS VIDEO JOURNAL & ENCYCLOPEDIA HERE: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/... Keywords Adrenal gland; Endoscopic ultrasound; EUS-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy; Standard endoscopy; Video; VJGIEN ;Elsevier; open access journal