Perirenal fat

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Perirenal fat

Definition

The adipose capsule of kidney (or perinephric fat or perirenal fat) is a structure between the renal fascia and renal capsule, and may be regarded as a part of the latter. A different structure, the pararenal fat, is the adipose tissue superficial to the renal fascia.

Also known as perirenal fascia — per UBERON

The Perirenal fat is a part of the None.

Also identified as