CT Clue in an Acute Abdomen

An 87-year-old with a history of PUD presents with severe abdominal pain and hypotension. CT reveals Pneumoperitoneum outlining a key anatomical structure.

Falciform ligament


An 87-year-old woman with a history of peptic ulcer disease presented with severe abdominal pain. An examination showed hypotension and diffuse abdominal tenderness. Computed tomography of the abdomen revealed a classic sign of pneumoperitoneum outlining which ligament?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Round ligament of the liver
Gastrohepatic ligament
Ligament of Trietz
Falciform ligament
Hepatoduodenal ligament

Acute Abdomen, Falciform ligament, Peptic Ulcer Disease, Perforated Viscus, Pneumoperitoneum

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