HighlightsA retrocecal hernia is a rare type of pericecal hernia.The genesis of retrocecal hernias is explained based on the minimal error in rotation with incarceration behind the cecum.Abdominal computed tomography scan is useful for preoperative diagnosis of retrocecal hernia.

HighlightsAn accessory liver lobe is a rare anomaly of the liver.An accessory liver lobe is usually asymptomatic and incidentally detected during surgery or autopsy in most cases.An accessory liver lobe should be resected in order to prevent complications and malignant transformation.Ultrasonography is useful in case of accessory liver lobe for preoperative diagnosis.