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What are the adrenal glands? The adrenal glands are small glands that are located just above each kidney (they are sometimes called the suprarenal glands for that reason). The adrenal glands are surrounded by a layer of connective tissue and a layer of fat. They are triangular in shape and consist of several distinct parts: The central part of the gland is called the adrenal medulla and has a gray-white appearance. It produces the chemicals epinephrine (also called adrenaline) and norepinephrine. Both of these chemicals are involved in regulation of the nervous system. Epinephrine controls the short-term stress response (aka fight-or-flight response). While norepinephrine also plays a role in short-term stress response, it functions in regulating mood and attention, as well. The outside part of the gland surrounding the medulla is the adrenal cortex, which has a yellow appearance. This ... read more on Adrenal Cancer: The Basics

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Adrenalectomy Rates Remain High in Radical Nephrectomy
Jan 26, 2012 - During a recent 10-year period, the rate of ipsilateral adrenalectomy at the time of radical nephrectomy decreased slightly, according to a study published in the February issue of The Journal of Urology.

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NCI CANCERLIT^® Search: Pheochromocytoma - October 2001
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NCI CANCERLIT^® Search: Pheochromocytoma - September 2001
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