[Giant lipoma of the ligamentum teres hepatic].

The authors succeeded in removing a lipoma of 20 x 18 x 15 cm in size. It originated from the ligamentum teres hepatis of a 66-year old man. This is the first case described in the Hungarian and second in the world literature. Based on their observations the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the ligamentum teres hepatis are discussed.