Glisson's capsule

Last revised by Yuranga Weerakkody on 4 Jul 2018

Glisson's capsule is the external fibrous layer that envelops liver lobules.​

Related pathology

Right upper quadrant pain can be caused by distension of Glisson's capsule 3. This can be caused by several processes, including a hematoma or a mass.

History and etymology

It is named after Francis Glisson (1597–1677), a British physician and anatomist.

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