Renal fascia

Renal fascia (also known as Gerota's fascia or Gerota's capsule) is a layer of connective tissue encapsulating the kidneys and the adrenal glands. The renal fascia separates these organs from other retroperitoneal structures, providing a compartment for potential disease spread.

Anatomy

The renal fascia is a thin layer of connective tissue that surrounds the kidneys and adrenal glands. It is continuous with the fascia covering the psoas major and quadratus lumborum muscles. The renal fascia is named after Dimitrie Gerota, a Romanian anatomist who described it in detail.

Clinical significance

The renal fascia can be involved in various medical conditions. For example, in renal cell carcinoma, the tumor may invade the renal fascia, which can affect the staging and prognosis of the disease. Inflammation of the renal fascia, known as perinephric abscess, can occur due to infection or injury.

See also

• Kidney
• Adrenal gland
• Renal capsule
• Renal cell carcinoma
• Perinephric abscess

References

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