Left Duct of Caudate Lobe of Liver (Ductus lobi caudati sinistri)
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Anatomy
The left duct of the caudate lobe of the liver is an intrahepatic biliary segmental radicle draining bile from the left portions of hepatic segment I (caudate lobe) directly into the left hepatic duct.
Clinical notes
Because segment I drains into both left and right hepatic ducts, it often remains unobstructed and hypertrophies in localized hilar biliary strictures.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Left Duct of Caudate Lobe of Liver?
The left duct of the caudate lobe of the liver is an intrahepatic biliary segmental radicle draining bile from the left portions of hepatic segment I (caudate lobe) directly into the left hepatic duct.
Why is the Left Duct of Caudate Lobe of Liver clinically important?
Because segment I drains into both left and right hepatic ducts, it often remains unobstructed and hypertrophies in localized hilar biliary strictures.
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