2009 Volume 27 Pages 99-104
There is a paucity of intrahepatic bile duct in the lateral segment of the liver, and the medial segment branches more than the umbilical portion of portal vein in the right, back, and left side. As well, as there are many anomalies, it is critical to perform RFA and MCN to ascertain biliary tract variations for a hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in the medial segment. Understanding any such variations before treatment can prevent problems.