Glisson's capsule
Last revised by Yuranga Weerakkody on 4 Jul 2018
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Citation:
St-Amant M, Weerakkody Y, Glisson's capsule. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 18 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-61462
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Article created:
4 Jul 2018,
Maxime St-Amant ◉
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Last revised:
4 Jul 2018,
Yuranga Weerakkody ◉
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Synonyms:
- Capsule of Glisson
- Liver capsule
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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