[Accessory liver lobe torsion mimicking a pancreatic tumor]

Ann Chir. 2003 Feb;128(1):53-4. doi: 10.1016/s0003-3944(02)00008-1.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We report a case of liver accessory lobe torsion. In few published cases, pre-operative diagnosis was made by radiologic findings for non specific abdominal pain. In reported case, only surgery led to diagnosis, whereas pancreatic tumor was suspected by ultrasound and tomodensitometry.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Pain / etiology
  • Adult
  • C-Reactive Protein / metabolism
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leukocytosis / blood
  • Leukocytosis / etiology
  • Liver / abnormalities*
  • Liver / pathology*
  • Liver / surgery
  • Necrosis
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Torsion Abnormality

Substances

  • C-Reactive Protein