A diagnostic dilemma: a rare case of falciform ligament abscess from gallbladder perforation masquerading as pancreatitis and subsequent abdominal wall cellulitis
Definitive management of the causative pathology and drainage of a non-loculated abscess is reasonable, and prompt diagnosis and management are required to prevent further complications, such as sepsis or cholecysto-umbilical fistula formation.
Authors
- Michael Rouse
- Matthew J Shears
- Jayden Anthony Wearne
- Hannah Truong
Institutions
- The Royal Melbourne Hospital (AU)
- Northeast Health (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2026-02-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/rc9.0000000000000081
- Primary Topic
- Omental and Epiploic Conditions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00