Misc. Flashcards
right adrenal gland location to kidney
superior medial of upper pole
left adrenal gland loction to kidney
cresent shape
anteriomedial
crus of diaphragm
anterior to ao
superior to celiac
posterior to IVC
medial adn posterior to all structures except ao
cushings syndrome
hypercortisolism
primary adrenal adenoma
conn syndrome
primary aldosteronism
addisons disease
hypofuction
hypotension, weakness, fatigue, weight loss, bronzing skin
hirsutism
excessive hair from over androgen production
adrenal meuroblastoma
malignant tumor
occuring often in adrenal medulla
occurs between ages 2 months and 2 years
myelolipoma
benign nonfunctioning adrenal mass that contain fat and bone in adrenal bed
retroperitoneal fibrosis
AKA ormonds disease or inflammatory aneurysm
hypoechoic midline mass and ao bifurcation
associated with bilateral ureteral obstruction
atherosclerotic aorta
most common metastasis to sleen
melinoma
superior mesenteric supplies what organs
mesentery and colon
inferior mesenteric supplies what organs
descending colon, sigmoid, superior renal arterires
hypertrophic pyloric stenosis
3-8 weeks old
vomiting, olive shaped pylorus, visible peristalsis
muscle thickness >3mm
cross section >15mm
volvulus bowel obstruction
twisting of the intestines