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Torsion of an accessory hepatic lobe in a child: ultrasound, computed tomographic, and magnetic resonance imaging findings

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A case of acute epigastric pain resulting from torsion of an accessory hepatic lobe is reported. Sonographic, computerized tomographic, and magnetic resonance findings are illustrated and the surgical management is discussed.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital Agia Sofia, Athens, Greece, , , , , , GR

    C. Koumanidou, E. Nasi, E. Koutrouveli, M. Theophanopoulou, S. Hilari & K. Kakavakis

  2. Department of Radiology, Red Cross Hospital, Athens, Greece, , , , , , GR

    N. Batakis

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  1. C. Koumanidou
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Accepted: 12 June 1997

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Koumanidou, C., Nasi, E., Koutrouveli, E. et al. Torsion of an accessory hepatic lobe in a child: ultrasound, computed tomographic, and magnetic resonance imaging findings. Pediatr Surg Int 13, 526–527 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/s003830050391

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