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Volume 2007, Issue 1
  • ISSN: 0253-8253
  • EISSN: 2227-0426

Abstract

Congenital anomalies of the liver are rare. Agenesis of the right lobe of liver is a rare anomaly with 43 cases reported so far in the English literature. Hypoplasia and agenesis occur more on left side. Agenesis of right lobe of liver is presented in this case report. Role of multislice computed tomography is highlighted in diagnosis. A brief literature review is made along with discussions on differential diagnosis.

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