# Ectopic Liver Tissue on the Gallbladder Wall Encountered During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

## TL;DR

During a gallbladder surgery, doctors found rare extra liver tissue on the gallbladder wall, which can bleed and needs careful handling.

## Contribution

The paper reports a rare case of ectopic liver tissue found during laparoscopic cholecystectomy and emphasizes its clinical significance.

## Key findings

- Ectopic liver tissue was found on the gallbladder wall with vascular connections to the liver.
- Proper identification of ectopic liver tissue is crucial to avoid surgical complications like bleeding.
- Histological examination is recommended to rule out malignancy in such cases.

## Abstract

Ectopic liver tissue is a rare developmental anomaly that is not directly connected to the liver. We encountered ectopic liver tissue on the surface of the gallbladder wall during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. It has vasculature arising from the liver parenchyma and is classified according to its branching pattern. Ectopic liver tissue has been reported to occur in a variety of locations, and when encountered in surgery, it is clinically important to identify ectopic liver tissue with vascular supply to prevent unexpected bleeding. Ectopic liver tissue should be resected and examined histologically for the potential for malignancy when detected during surgical intervention.