The Phrygian cap describes which feature?

The Phrygian cap describes which feature?

• A. Fundus of the gallbladder folds over the body
• B. Fold in the gallbladder neck region where it joins the body
• C. Small recessed area in neck
• D. Two separate gallbladders

Answer: (A)

The Phrygian cap is a benign variant where the fundus of the gallbladder folds over the body, creating a cap-like contour. This fundal folding is a normal anatomical variant and can be seen on ultrasound without implying pathology. It’s distinct from a recess or pouch at the neck (Hartmann’s pouch) or a fold at the neck, and from duplication of the gallbladder, which would present as two separate gallbladders.

The Phrygian cap is a benign variant where the fundus of the gallbladder folds over the body, creating a cap-like contour. This fundal folding is a normal anatomical variant and can be seen on ultrasound without implying pathology. It’s distinct from a recess or pouch at the neck (Hartmann’s pouch) or a fold at the neck, and from duplication of the gallbladder, which would present as two separate gallbladders.