Adrenal gland biopsy

Adrenal gland biopsy

The adrenal glands are endocrine glands which are located immediately on top of the kidneys. During an adrenal biopsy, a surgical incision is made in the abdomen and a small sample of tissue is removed and sent to the pathologist for testing. The biopsy is usually performed when a suspicious mass or tumor is found on one or both of the adrenal glands.


Review Date: 01/23/2006
Reviewed By: Jeremy Goverman, MD, Department of Trauma and Critical Care, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Heathcare Network.


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