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Does being born with only one kidney mean you only have one adrenal gland?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

No: Good question. They are two separate organs so you should still have 2 adrenals.

Dr Zacharias agreed

Answered 9/12/2018

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