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 languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)715-718
Number of pages4
JournalAnnals of Thoracic Surgery
Volume92
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2011
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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