Fatty falciform ligament appendage torsion (F-FLAT): A rare cause of acute epigastric pain

Radiology Case Reports 2026 Open access

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Authors: Ha Nguyen, Thi Hien Nguyen, Thi Hien Nguyen, Thi Song Huong Tran, Ngoc Thanh Hoang, Trọng Bỉnh Lê, Thanh Thao Nguyen, Thanh Thao Nguyen
DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2026.01.017
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Abstract

Disorders related to the falciform ligament are extremely rare. We present a case of a 56-year-old woman diagnosed with fatty-falciform ligament appendage torsion (F-FLAT). F-FLAT was detected on ultrasound and confirmed by computed tomography. The patient recovered well without further treatment beyond conservative measures. F- FLAT is usually self-limiting. Precise identification on ultrasound and computed tomography is crucial to avoid unnecessary surgical procedures.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Omental and Epiploic Conditions Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions

Publication details

Journal / source
Radiology Case Reports
Volume
21
Issue
4
Pages
1613–1616
Publication date
30 January 2026
Language
EN