Spontaneous inflammation and necrosis of the falciform and round ligaments: a  case report and review of the literature

ConclusionsIsolated falciform and round-ligament inflammation and necrosis is a rare condition that is difficult to diagnose because it can present mimicking a wide variety of intra-abdominal pathologies, particularly gallbladder pathologies. It is often best treated by laparoscopic resection. Unlike prior reports, our review of the literature, which is the largest that we know of to date, shows that males and females are equally affected. Greater awareness of this entity will aid in future diagnosis.
Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research