Accessory Liver Lobe in Hernia of Umbilical Cord with Radial Limb Anomaly in a Neonate: A Rare Association

Abstract

The author reports a rare case of umbilical cord hernia with the accessory lobe of the liver entrapped in the amniotic sac with radial limb anomaly with malrotation. The accessory lobe of the liver is a rare anatomical variant of the liver that is often asymptomatic. The accessory lobe of the liver causing nonclosure of the umbilical ring is also very rare. The accessory lobe of the liver was formed during the development of embryonic body wall folds and disturbed the complete closure of the umbilical ring. If a clear-cut diagnosis of the accessory lobe is made, then it should be resected. In case of doubt, it should be fixed to the abdominal wall and regularly followed to look for signs and symptoms of torsion of the accessory lobe of the liver.

Keywords

• accessory lobe of liver
• limb anomaly
• neonate
• umbilical cord hernia