Primary torsion of the falciform ligament: computed tomography and ultrasound findings.
Torsion of the free end of the falciform ligament is an extremely rare cause of localized peritonitis. A surgically proven case is presented here, with ultrasound and CT findings and a review of the published work.
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Department of Radiology, Logan Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. thomas_lloyd@health.gov.qld.au
D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007238:Infarction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D008022:Ligaments / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014102:Torsion Abnormality / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D014463:Ultrasonography