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A case of congenital agenesis of the right lobe of the liver detected in a patient with gastric cancer is reported. The diagnosis of this rare anatomical variant was established by a combination of computed tomography, abdominal angiography, and operative findings. The importance of accurately recognizing this condition is stressed, and the clinical presentation, radiographic appearance, and differential diagnosis are also discussed.
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Sato, N., Kawakami, K., Matsumoto, S. et al. Agenesis of the right lobe of the liver: Report of a case. Surg Today 28, 643–646 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/s005950050199
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