Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2875010 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2011 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Ectopic liver is a rare finding, particularly in intrathoracic locations. We report the case of a 42-year-old woman with a mobile right atrial mass that was subsequently identified as ectopic liver by histology. Its point of origin was in a hepatic vein with extension into the right atrium. Although accurate diagnosis of ectopic liver may be possible with advanced imaging techniques, limited familiarity with the clinical entity is a barrier to early diagnosis.
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Authors
Susan M. MD, Leora B. MD, Herman PhD, MD, Eugenia MD, Monvadi B. MD, Abe MD,