Falciform ligament and ligamentum teres outlined by ascites

Case contributed by Chris O'Donnell
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Unwell with loss of weight and abdominal distension. Also has shortness of breath with bilateral pleural effusions.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female

CT abdomen

Annotated image

Marked abdominal ascites and bilateral pleural effusion.

Fluid outlines the falciform ligament joining the liver to the diaphragm and anterior abdominal wall, attached at its lower end to the round ligament or ligamentum teres (unusually in this case surrounded by fat) containing the umbilical vein.

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.