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Falciform ligament cyst—a rare cause of abdominal pain

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Falciform ligament is a fatty fibrous peritoneal fold located in the anterior abdomen. Falciform ligament cysts are rare, but they can cause significant symptoms and complications. A 38-year-old woman was diagnosed with an 8 cm falciform ligament cyst via ultrasound and computed tomography after presenting with chronic supraumbilical abdominal pain and a palpable abdominal mass. She underwent a laparoscopic resection of the cyst where the pathology subsequently confirmed the diagnosis. This article presents a literature review on the diagnosis and treatment of this rare pathological entity.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjaf302

Authors: LongHai Jin, Joel Budge

Institution: Canberra Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Omental and Epiploic Conditions

Subfield: Rheumatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,000