J Korean Soc Med Ultrasound.  2003 Dec;22(4):205-208.

Abscess Formation Involving the Falciform Ligament and Ligamentum Teres

• Cho JH

Abstract

An abscess formation at the falciform ligament and ligamentum teres (round ligament) is rare. In adult, several cases of the inflammatory hepatobiliary diseases spreading along the perihepatic ligament and involving the falciform ligament and ligamentum teres have been described. An abscess involving the falciform ligament and ligamentum teres in infancy has been reported due to an umbilical infection after umbilical vein catheterization. We present a case of an abscess involving the falciform ligament and ligamentum teres in a 57-year-old man. Ultrasonography and CT showed air bubbles and fluid collection in the falciform ligament and ligamentum teres. A fibrotic abscess involving the falciform ligament and ligamentum teres and attaching to the great omentum was confirmed by surgery.

MeSH Terms

Abscess*
Adult
Catheterization
Catheters
Humans
Ligaments*
Middle Aged
Omentum
Ultrasonography
Umbilical Veins
Round Ligaments