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<journal-meta>
<journal-id>1870-7203</journal-id>
<journal-title><![CDATA[Acta médica Grupo Ángeles]]></journal-title>
<abbrev-journal-title><![CDATA[Acta méd. Grupo Ángeles]]></abbrev-journal-title>
<issn>1870-7203</issn>
<publisher>
<publisher-name><![CDATA[Grupo Ángeles, Servicios de Salud]]></publisher-name>
</publisher>
</journal-meta>
<article-meta>
<article-id>S1870-72032025000100078</article-id>
<article-id pub-id-type="doi">10.35366/119351</article-id>
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<article-title xml:lang="es"><![CDATA[Endometriosis del ligamento redondo: un desafío diagnóstico que imita una hernia]]></article-title>
<article-title xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[Round ligament endometriosis: a diagnostic challenge mimicking a hernia]]></article-title>
</title-group>
<contrib-group>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Hernández Juárez]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Roberto]]></given-names>
</name>
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</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Austria Franco]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Edgar Rogelio]]></given-names>
</name>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aff"/>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Flores Mata]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Asael Guadalupe]]></given-names>
</name>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aff"/>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Coronel Mengelle]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Mariel]]></given-names>
</name>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aff"/>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Aburto Monzalvo]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Daniel]]></given-names>
</name>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aff"/>
</contrib>
</contrib-group>
<aff id="Af1">
<institution><![CDATA[,Hospital Angeles León  ]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[León Guanajuato]]></addr-line>
<country>México</country>
</aff>
<aff id="Af2">
<institution><![CDATA[,Hospital Angeles México Departamento de Radiología e Imagen ]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[Ciudad de México ]]></addr-line>
<country>México</country>
</aff>
<aff id="Af3">
<institution><![CDATA[,Hospital Angeles México  ]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[Ciudad de México ]]></addr-line>
<country>México</country>
</aff>
<aff id="Af4">
<institution><![CDATA[,Hospital Angeles México  ]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[Ciudad de México ]]></addr-line>
<country>México</country>
</aff>
<aff id="Af5">
<institution><![CDATA[,Hospital Angeles Mocel  ]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[Ciudad de México ]]></addr-line>
<country>México</country>
</aff>
<pub-date pub-type="pub">
<day>00</day>
<month>03</month>
<year>2025</year>
</pub-date>
<pub-date pub-type="epub">
<day>00</day>
<month>03</month>
<year>2025</year>
</pub-date>
<volume>23</volume>
<numero>1</numero>
<fpage>78</fpage>
<lpage>80</lpage>
<copyright-statement/>
<copyright-year/>
<self-uri xlink:href="http://www.scielo.org.mx/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&amp;pid=S1870-72032025000100078&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><self-uri xlink:href="http://www.scielo.org.mx/scielo.php?script=sci_abstract&amp;pid=S1870-72032025000100078&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><self-uri xlink:href="http://www.scielo.org.mx/scielo.php?script=sci_pdf&amp;pid=S1870-72032025000100078&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><abstract abstract-type="short" xml:lang="es"><p><![CDATA[Resumen: La endometriosis del ligamento redondo, aunque rara, presenta síntomas similares a una hernia, lo cual la hace difícil de diagnosticar correctamente. Aunque se reconoce la importancia de los estudios radiológicos en el diagnóstico, la eficacia exacta de cada método de imagen y su impacto en el tratamiento no están definidos claramente. La cistectomía se prefiere por su menor tasa de recurrencia, pero la comparación con otras opciones terapéuticas requiere más investigación. El caso clínico ilustra un diagnóstico y tratamiento exitosos, pero la variabilidad en la presentación clínica destaca la necesidad de una comprensión más profunda de esta enfermedad poco común. En conclusión, aunque se sabe cierta información sobre la endometriosis del ligamento redondo, su rareza y similitudes con otras afecciones como una hernia subrayan la necesidad de una evaluación cuidadosa para un diagnóstico preciso y un manejo óptimo.]]></p></abstract>
<abstract abstract-type="short" xml:lang="en"><p><![CDATA[Abstract: Although rare, endometriosis of the round ligament presents symptoms resembling a hernia, making it difficult to diagnose correctly. While the importance of radiological studies in diagnosis is recognized, the exact efficacy of each imaging method and its impact on treatment are not clearly defined. Cystectomy is preferred for its lower recurrence rate, but comparison with other therapeutic options requires further investigation. The clinical case illustrates successful diagnosis and treatment, but the variability in clinical presentation highlights the need for a deeper understanding of this uncommon condition. In conclusion, while some information about endometriosis of the round ligament is known, and its rarity and similarities to other conditions like a hernia underscore the need for careful evaluation for accurate diagnosis and optimal management.]]></p></abstract>
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<kwd lng="es"><![CDATA[endometriosis extrapélvica]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="es"><![CDATA[ligamento redondo]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="es"><![CDATA[endometriosis del ligamento redondo]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[extrapelvic endometriosis]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[round ligament]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[endometriosis of the round ligament]]></kwd>
</kwd-group>
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