The Adrenal Gland and Paraganglia
The Adrenal Gland and Paraganglia Louis P. Dehner I. NORMAL ANATOMY AND HISTOLOGY. The definitive or adult adrenal glands are located anterior to the upper poles of the kidneys. The…
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Parathyroid Glands
Parathyroid Glands James S. Lewis Jr. I. NORMAL ANATOMY. The endodermally derived parathyroid glands develop from the third (inferior parathyroids) and fourth (superior parathyroids) pharyngeal pouches. They produce parathyroid hormone…
The Urinary Bladder
The Urinary Bladder Omar Hameed Peter A. Humphrey I. INORMAL MICROSCOPIC ANATOMY. The wall of the urinary bladder is formed by four layers (e-Fig. 22.1).* The thickness of the innermost…
Surgical Diseases of the Kidney
Surgical Diseases of the Kidney NORMAL ANATOMY In the adult, the normal kidney weighs about 115 to 155 g in women and 125 to 170 g in men. Anatomically, the…
Renal Pelvis and Ureter
Renal Pelvis and Ureter Souzan Sanati Frances V. White Peter A. Humphrey I. NORMAL ANATOMY. The upper tract of the urinary collecting system is composed of the renal calyces, pelves,…
Medical Diseases of the Kidney
Medical Diseases of the Kidney Joseph P. Gaut Helen Liapis I. MEDICAL RENAL BIOPSY HANDLING AND PROCESSING. This chapter covers medical renal biopsies; biopsy for diagnosis of renal masses is…
Breast Pathology
Breast Pathology Souzan Sanati Omar Hameed Joshua I. Warrick Craig Allred I. INTRODUCTION. This chapter provides a systematic approach to breast pathology, which enables pathologists to effectively play their role…
The Pancreas
The Pancreas Dengfeng Cao Hanlin L. Wang I. NORMAL ANATOMY. The pancreas is located in the retroperitoneum. In adults, the pancreas measures 15 to 20 cm in length and weighs…
