Tumors and Tumor-Like Lesions of the Hepatic Ligaments

Biliary Remnants in the Falciform Ligament: A Case Report

“…[3][4][5] Primary benign and malignant neoplasms of the ligaments are rarely seen in clinical practice and are often the subject of case reports when encountered. 6 Benign tumors include lipomas, perivascular epithelioid cell tumors, fibroma, lymphangioma, paraganglioma, and mature teratoma. 6 Malignant tumors include mesothelioma, leiomyosarcoma, and several other types of sarcoma.…”

“…6 Benign tumors include lipomas, perivascular epithelioid cell tumors, fibroma, lymphangioma, paraganglioma, and mature teratoma. 6 Malignant tumors include mesothelioma, leiomyosarcoma, and several other types of sarcoma. 6 Benign cysts of unclear origin have also been reported.…”

“…6 Malignant tumors include mesothelioma, leiomyosarcoma, and several other types of sarcoma. 6 Benign cysts of unclear origin have also been reported. 7 However, metastatic involvement of the falciform ligament has only rarely been reported, despite the routine resection of the ligaments during oncological cytoreductive surgery.…”