Table 1 Reported cases of hepatic agenesis
From: Agenesis of the right lobe of the liver: a case report
Authors | Year of publication | Patients clinical presentation | Investigations | Objective of the paper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Masayuki Kanematsu et al. [12] | Published in 1991 | A 48-year-old man presented with epigastric pain, white watery diarrhea but no jaundice | The laboratory studies showed normal results Computed tomography (CT) revealed an absence of the right lobe and the caudate lobe of the liver with glossy enlarged left hepatic lobe | This paper describes a rare case of agenesis of the right liver lobe, which was diagnosed using computed tomography (CT), liver scintigraphy, and angiography. The radiological findings and differential diagnosis are reviewed |
Soo Jeong Lee et al. [13] | Published in July 1993 | A 36-year-old man presented with colicky right upper quadrant pain | Normal laboratory studies CT scan showed absent right lobe of the liver with displaced gallbladder forming a blunt angle between the long axis of the gallbladder and CBD | This report describes a patient with agenesis of the right liver lobe, emphasizing the rarity of this congenital anomaly and the limited number of reported cases |
Karaman et al. [2] | Published in 1997 | An obese 55-year-old woman was admitted with abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting | All laboratory tests were normal CT scan showed total agenesis of the right lobe of the liver and compensatory hypertrophy of the left lobe plus hydatid cyst | The paper presents a case report of a rare congenital anomaly called agenesis of the right lobe of the liver, which is usually accompanied by additional anomalies such as a retrohepatically or suprahepatically located gallbladder. The case report includes a patient with agenesis of the right lobe of the liver with Chilaiditi syndrome and a subdiaphragmatic hydatid cyst |
Norihiro Sato et al. [14] | Published in 1998 | An 84-year-old woman presented with vomiting and weight loss | Normal laboratory tests CT scan showed absence of the right lobe of the liver and an enlargement of the left lobe plus gastric cancer | The paper reports a case of congenital agenesis of the right lobe of the liver detected in a patient with gastric cancer. The diagnosis was established using computed tomography, abdominal angiography, and operative findings. The importance of recognizing this condition is stressed, and the clinical presentation, radiographic appearance, and differential diagnosis are also discussed |
Geeta Gathwala et al. [15] | February 2003 | A 10-year-old male child presented with swelling on the left side of abdomen | All laboratory test were within normal range CT scan showed agenesis of the right lobe of liver with portal hypertension | This article reports a case of agenesis of the right lobe of the liver and provides a brief review of the literature, discussing the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of this condition |
Antonio Iannelli et al. [4] | Published in May 2005 | A 70-year-old woman was admitted with abdominal pain in the epigastrium and upper right abdominal quadrant, nausea, and vomiting | The ultrasound (US) revealed gallbladder stones and ruled out other anomalies | This study focuses on the challenges encountered during laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a patient with congenital agenesis of the right liver. It highlights the importance of preoperative planning and awareness of anatomical variations |
Lucas Souto Nacif et al. [10] | Published in March 2012 | A 32-year-old male patient presented with abdominal discomfort and loss of appetite but no jaundice or urine color change | Laboratory tests and tumor markers were all normal CT scan revealed the absence of the right hepatic lobe, hypertrophied left hepatic segments | This article discusses a case of biliary injury after laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a patient with right liver agenesis. It highlights the challenges and considerations in surgical management |
Our case | A 35-year-old woman presented with right upper quadrant pain and fatty food intolerance | Her laboratory studies were within the normal range CT scan showed absence of right hepatic lobe with compensatory hypertrophy of the left hepatic lobe and caudate lobe plus gallstone | The abstract of the paper briefly describes the importance of understanding anatomical anomalies for surgical planning and postoperative therapy. It also reports a case of a rare congenital anomaly, right hepatic lobe agenesis, and cholelithiasis in a 35-year-old female patient |