Volume :

3

Issue :

2

Abstract :

Elongation of left lobe of liver may be attributed due to its non regression during embryonic development. Deformities of the liver confined to left lobe sufficiently extensive may cause symptoms due to pressure over fundus of stomach, spleen which may cause pain in epigastrium and left hypochondrium. Such cases regarded as analogous were recorded (Langenbuch, in Deutsche Chirurgie, I897, Lie-ferung 45, Leber u. Gallenblase, II 2).The study was conducted by observing livers from cadavers in Anatomy dissection hall of Apollo institute of medical sciences and research. It was observed, liver from one of the cadavers has presented an elongated left lobe. The findings of the present study may benefit radiologists and surgeons to diagnose properly and plan appropriate surgical approach. Such cases are usually treated by incision and resection of left lobe of liver.