Can Riedel Lobe Cause Pain?
Generally, Riedel Lobe Can Be Presented with Minor Symptoms Such as an Abdominal Discomfort Due to the Extrinsic Compression and Torsion Episodes or Without...
Generally, Riedel lobe can be presented with minor symptoms such as an abdominal discomfort due to the extrinsic compression and torsion episodes or without any, as in our case.
Is Riedel's lobe normal?
Riedel's lobe is a normal variant form of liver which is rare. The diagnosis is usually established incidentally upon radiological examination, surgery, or autopsy. This case mostly has good prognosis, but follow up examination is still recommended for the uncomplicated case without surgical treatment.
What is a prominent Riedel's lobe of the liver?
Riedel lobe is a tongue-like, inferior projection of the right lobe of the liver beyond the level of the most inferior costal cartilage on cross-sectional images 1. It is not considered a true accessory lobe of the liver but an anatomical variant of the right lobe of the liver 3.
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