ISSN:
1437-9813
Keywords:
Key words Accessory hepatic lobe
;
Omphalocele
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract The authors report a small omphalocele involving an accessory lobe of the liver (ALL) embedded in a cranial portion of the amniotic sac. The pedicle of liver tissue was markedly elongated. In this case, it was reasonable to assume that the ALL was formed during development of the embryonic body-wall folds and disturbed complete closure of the umbilical ring. Surgical resection of the ALL was performed to avoid its postoperative torsion. The pertinent literature is also reviewed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s003830050609
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