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Adrenal glands

Illustration showing location of adrenal glands

The adrenal glands, which sit atop the kidneys, are one part of your body's endocrine system. The adrenal glands and other parts of the endocrine system produce natural hormones that regulate various body functions. Neuroblastoma commonly occurs in and around the adrenal glands.

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