Intrathoracic Liver Heterotopia: An Incidental Finding at Autopsy

Abstract Heterotopia is the presence of a particular tissue at a nonphysiological site. The most common sites are gastric, pancreatic, and splenic heterotopias. While liver heterotopias are rare, intrathoracic heterotopias are much more limited. It is usually reported incidentally on imaging investi...

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Published in:Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU 2020-04, Vol.10 (1), p.46-48
Main Authors: Bhat, Shubha Padmanabha, Pradeep, Aswathy, Laxminarayana, Kishan Prasad Hosapatna, Kaliyat, Sajitha, Kurian, Cherian Philemon, Srinivas, Teerthanath
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Summary:Abstract Heterotopia is the presence of a particular tissue at a nonphysiological site. The most common sites are gastric, pancreatic, and splenic heterotopias. While liver heterotopias are rare, intrathoracic heterotopias are much more limited. It is usually reported incidentally on imaging investigations or at autopsy. There is a high incidence of malignant transformation of heterotopic livers, and hence resection is always recommended. Here we report a case of heterotopic liver tissue in the right lung in a 42-year-old male, incidentally found at the gross examination of autopsy specimen of the lung.
ISSN:2582-4287
2582-4953
DOI:10.1055/s-0040-1712329