Question
Occasionally, during a nephrectomy,this structure a marked by arrow in this image may be spared. In order to accomplish this, the vascular supply to the glands must be preserved.
The left adrenal vein can be identified by observing that it drains directly into which of the following veins
A. Hemiazygos vein.
B. Inferior vena cava.
C. Left renal vein.
D. Splenic vein.
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Correct Answer » C Explanation |
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this structure is adrenal gland
The left adrenal vein and the left gonadal vein (either testicular or ovarian) drain into the left renal vein. The left renal vein then drains into the inferior vena cava. In contrast, the right adrenal vein and right gonadal vein drain directly into the inferior vena cava.