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Compared to the pediatric population, where pathologies arise from external communication, falciform ligament abscesses in adults occur as a sequelae of hepatopancreaticobiliary pathology through an unclear mechanism. Falciform ligament abscess in adults is an exceedingly rare complication, with only 19 cases published in English literature.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Case presentation:<\/jats:title>\n A 77-year-old male presented with right upper quadrant and epigastric pain and fevers in the setting of deranged liver function tests, elevated lipase, and no radiological evidence of cholecystitis, pancreatitis, or liver pathology. Gallbladder perforation, communication, and falciform ligament abscess formation were confirmed on interval computerized tomography during admission. They were initially managed with antibiotics, cholecystectomy, and intraoperative drainage of the abscess. Re-accumulation of the abscess required further antimicrobial therapy and wound drainage. They made a full recovery without complications.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Clinical discussion:<\/jats:title>\n We present 1 of 2 published cases of gallbladder perforation into the falciform ligament with subsequent abscess formation. Our case demonstrates a pathologic communication between gallbladder and falciform ligament, contrary to the current hypothesis of abscess formation. 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