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Ectopic Liver Tissue on the Gallbladder Wall Encountered During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Hajime Imamura1, Ken Taniguchi2, Mampei Yamashita1
1Department of Surgery, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki, JPN.
Cureus
|April 29, 2024
Summary
Ectopic liver tissue, a rare anomaly, was found on the gallbladder during surgery. Identifying its vascular supply is crucial to prevent bleeding and assess malignancy risk.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Ectopic liver tissue is a rare congenital anomaly.
- It is not anatomically connected to the main liver parenchyma.

