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Case Reports
. 1978;67(1):27-9.

Ectopic liver

Y Collan, A Hakkiluoto, J Hästbacka
  • PMID: 637502
Case Reports

Ectopic liver

Y Collan et al. Ann Chir Gynaecol. 1978.

Abstract

Abnormally positioned liver tissue is rare but can occasionally cause clinical symptoms. The four main types are: 1. Accessory liver lobe that can reach a considerable size and is attached to the liver by a stalk. 2. Small accessory liver lobe which is attached to the liver but is usually small, about 10-30 g in weight. 3. Ectopic liver which is situated outside the liver without any connection with it. It is usually attached to the gallbladder or intra-abdominal ligaments. 4. Microscopic ectopic liver which is found occasionally in the wall of the gallbladder. The literature is reviewed and two cases of ectopic liver are described.

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