Due to the complexity of liver function and how vital it is to life, many anatomists have investigated the morphological characteristics of the liver in great depth. One of the less common variations is the existence of auxiliary lobes or livers. Accessory lobes are connected to the liver by a peritoneal fold or a hepatic tissue bridge and are often asymptomatic.

The objective is to examine the liver’s morphology and identify any accessory lobes.

The Department of Anatomy at K. J. Somaiya Medical College, Sion, Mumbai, acquired 50 adult human livers from donated embalmed cadavers (42 male and 8 female), all of whom ranged in age from 65 to 75. For the investigation, only cadavers without a history of liver disorders were employed.

On the inside of the liver, an auxiliary lobe was seen in 5 specimens.

Since an auxiliary lobe is extremely uncommon, its presence has clinical significance. The abdominal cavity may bleed if the accessory lobe or its vascular pedicle is damaged. When a vascular pedicle is torn or there is metastases there, the accessory lobes require treatment. Surgery is required immediately if the accessory lobes are torn. Radiologists and surgeons can diagnose patients, arrange surgeries, and prevent iatrogenic damage to the auxiliary liver lobe by being aware of its presence.

Author(s) Details:

Sharadkumar Pralhad Sawant,
Department of Anatomy, K. J. Somaiya Medical College, Somaiya Ayurvihar, Eastern Express Highway, Sion, Mumbai-400 022, India.

Shaheen Rizvi,
Department of Anatomy, K. J. Somaiya Medical College, Somaiya Ayurvihar, Eastern Express Highway, Sion, Mumbai-400 022, India.

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Keywords: Liver, accessory lobe, donated embalmed cadavers, torsion, surgeons and radiologists.