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Horseshoe adrenal

Case contributed by Caitriona Logan
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Asymptomatic, incidental finding

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Female
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The adrenal glands are fused and lie in the midline posterior to the aorta.

Case Discussion

Horseshoe or butterfly adrenal gland is a rare congenital anomaly where the adrenal is fused in the midline. It is sometimes associated with asplenia. 

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