Phrygian cap

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Phrygian cap is the transverse congenital septum in the fundus of the gallbladder. The original term referred to simple folding of the fundus, suggesting a septum radiographically. A causal relationship to the segmental form ofadenomyomatosis has been suggested but remains doubtful

• Phrygia was an ancient country of Asia Minor, in what is now Turkey.
• The Phrygian cap was adopted by freed slaves in Roman times, and thus this cap became a symbol of liberty.
• This headgear made its last appearance in the 18th century during the French Revolution.
• It can be found atop a sword on the US Seal Of The Department Of The Army.
• Phygian caps are worn by smurfs.

On imaging, a transverse septum extends across the fundus of the gallbladder is seen.

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