Suprarenorenography

Suprarenorography is an x-ray method for studying the adrenal glands.

The adrenal glands are endocrine glands located above the upper poles of the kidneys. They produce hormones (in particular, cortisol, aldosterone, adrenaline), which play an important role in regulating metabolism, blood pressure and stress reactions of the body.

Suprarenorography allows:

1. Assess the size, shape and position of the adrenal glands
2. Identify adrenal tumors and cysts
3. Diagnose congenital adrenal hyperplasia
4. Detect calcifications in adrenal tissue

To perform suprarenorography, direct and lateral fluoroscopy of the abdominal organs is used. Sometimes contrasting of the adrenal glands is used using intravenous contrast agents.

Suprarenorography is an accessible and informative method of visualizing the adrenal glands. It helps diagnose various pathological conditions and monitor the effectiveness of treatment for adrenal diseases.

The adrenal glands are a paired organ that produces hormones that regulate the functioning of many body systems. The adrenal gland is present in the body in both women and men. It’s worth telling a little more about the female one. Normally, a woman has two adrenal glands. One of them, the right one, is smaller than the left one. To the left of both adrenals is the root of the mesentery of the uterus. The root of the mesentery is separated only by fatty tissue, that is, it is adjacent to the uterus at the same level. The hormone synthesized in the left greater adrenal gland is called cortisol, in the right - adrenaline.

In pathological conditions in humans, there is a need to visualize the adrenal glands. It may be required when diagnosing pathologies. Most often, suprarenography is prescribed for the diagnosis of tumors. Not even malignant. They are installed quite often. Therefore, the process of search, detection and exclusion requires the use of modern diagnostic methods. This diagnosis is made for cancer, adrenal hyperplasia, and also if there is a suspicion of tuberculosis of the adrenal parenchyma.