Intrathoracic Ectopic Live: A case report.
- Author:
Dong Gon YOO
1
;
Chong Wook KIM
;
Chong Bin PARK
;
Yong Jin CHANG
;
Dae Woon EOM
;
Young Ki KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Gangneung Asan Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine. jokim@gnah.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Pleural space;
Diaphragm;
Ectopic tissue;
Liver
- MeSH:
Adult;
Carcinoid Tumor;
Choristoma;
Diaphragm;
Female;
Hernia, Diaphragmatic;
Humans;
Liver;
Lung;
Thorax
- From:The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2007;40(11):802-804
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Although intrathoracic liver in association with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia has been well documented, the finding of intrathoracic ectopic liver tissue in the presence of an intact diaphragm is an extremely rare congenital anomaly. We have experienced a case of intrathoracic ectopic liver without any diaphragmatic hernia. A 37-year-old woman was admitted for the treatment of an incidentally detected right lung mass. A chest computed tomography scan revealed a right lower lobe lung mass close to the diaphragm, and this was suspicious for bronchial carcinoid tumor. Upon surgery, 2 round solid masses 3.5x3.5 cm and a 2.0x2.0 cm in size were noted, with their bottoms attached to the diaphragm dome. The masses were completely resected. Histologically, they were confirmed to be intrathoracic ectopic livers. The patient had an uncomplicated postoperative course.
