BACKGROUNDChoristoma or Ectopic Liver is a rare condition in which the hepatic tissue is located at a site away from its usual anatomical location. It is incidentally identified during laparotomy or laparoscopy for other disorders. Resection of the ectopic liver en bloc with the gall bladder is the standard treatment.
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