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Figure 25.19 A 17-year-old male DSH presented for anorexia. He had previously been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. Both adrenal
glands are mildly enlarged in width with the left (a) measuring 0.51 cm and the right (b) measuring 0.56 cm. A chylous pleural
effusion was present.

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Figure 25.20 A 9-year-old Persian presented with history of hyperthyroidism. Both adrenal glands are wider than normal (a,b).

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