Accessory lobes of the liver: A report of 3 cases and review of the literature

Abstract

This article is about 3 cases of accessory lobes of the liver. Case One involved a pedunculated accessory lobe of the liver (ALL), Case Two involved a true ectopicliver, and Case Three involved a sessile accessory lobe of the liver. All 3 cases werediagnosed by computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and confirmed by surgical and histological examination. The pertinent literature on accessory lobes of the liver is also reviewed. © 2012, International Research and Cooperation Association for Bio & Socio-Sciences Advancement. All rights reserved.