Adrenal gland showing an adenoma (Cushing's syndrome)
Object numberGC.14738
TitleAdrenal gland showing an adenoma (Cushing's syndrome)
DescriptionAdrenal gland showing an adenoma (Cushing's syndrome)
From a female aged 31 years with a history of mitral valvotomy and gastroenterostomy who developed cushing's disease.
At operation the left adrenal contained an adenoma measuring 3.5cm in diameter and was excised
Production placeWestern General Hospital, Edinburgh
Production date Precise 1965-08-17 - 1965-08-17
Production periodTwentieth century
Object nameADRENAL GLAND
Object categoryAnatomical, specimen
Dimensions
- Adenoma Diameter: 3 cm
Jar Height: 10.5 cm
Width: 9.5 cm
Depth: 7 cm