Anatomical variation of ligamentum teres of liver - a case report

ABSTRACT

Variations related to the liver are frequently encountered. This case reports the variant course of ligamentum teres present and its attachment along the inferior margin of falciform ligament which was embedded in a tunnel formed by the liver parenchyma. It also reports a complete absence of the quadrate lobe. This knowledge can be fruitfully utilized by anatomists, embryologists, radiologists and surgeons respectively for academic interest, to avoid possible errors in interpretation and subsequent misdiagnosis, and to assist in planning an appropriate surgical approach that is crucial for determining the patient outcome: