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Ectopic Liver Tissue Encountered Incidentally During a Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Case Report
Gagandeep Singh Arora1, Shivam Kalra2,3
1Department of General Surgery, Government Medical College, Patiala, IND.
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|July 24, 2023
Summary
A 60-year-old male with acute cholecystitis was found to have ectopic liver tissue during gallbladder removal surgery. This case highlights the importance of recognizing and managing incidental findings during laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Ectopic liver tissue, defined as liver parenchyma outside the normal liver, is typically asymptomatic and discovered incidentally.
- Potential complications include hepatocellular carcinoma and torsion, necessitating removal when found.
Keywords:
aberrant liver tissuecase reportectopic livergallbladdergallbladder anomalieshepatic choristomahepatic tissuelaparoscopic cholecystectomy
