Adrenal gland removal
Key points
- Adrenalectomy involves removal of one or more adrenal glands.
- The adrenal glands are part of the endocrine system and are located just above the kidneys.
Alternative names
Adrenalectomy; Removal of adrenal glands
Definition
Adrenalectomy involves removal of one or more adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are part of the endocrine system and are located just above the kidneys.
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Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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