Ectopic liver: An unexpected finding in a right atrial mass

Susan M. Trocciola; Leora B. Balsam; Herman Yee; Eugenia Gianos; Monvadi B. Srichai; Abe Deanda

doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2011.01.100

Ectopic liver: An unexpected finding in a right atrial mass

Susan M. Trocciola, Leora B. Balsam, Herman Yee, Eugenia Gianos, Monvadi B. Srichai, Abe Deanda

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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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	715-718
Number of pages	4
Journal	Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Volume	92
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2011.01.100
State	Published - Aug 2011
Externally published	Yes

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Surgery
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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