Posttraumatic bilateral thigh Morel-Lavallée lesions without an underlying bone fracture in the United Kingdom: a case report
A Morel-Lavallée lesion results from a degloving injury between the muscle fascia and the subcutaneous layer. It is most commonly found in the trochanteric area but can occur at other sites. The treatment of the condition varies according to the medical circumstances, as well as the size and chronic...
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| author | Sarah Razaq James Geffner Asma Khan Harry Mee Cynthia Udensi Fahim Anwar |
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| description | A Morel-Lavallée lesion results from a degloving injury between the muscle fascia and the subcutaneous layer. It is most commonly found in the trochanteric area but can occur at other sites. The treatment of the condition varies according to the medical circumstances, as well as the size and chronicity of the condition. A case of large (18×6 and 10×5 cm) bilateral posttraumatic Morel-Lavallée lesions with no underlying bone fracture is presented; the case occurred in a 49-year-old male patient 4 weeks posttrauma. Ultrasound scans showed bilateral large collections of anechoic fluid, which were aspirated under ultrasound guidance and further managed by compression bandages. There were no further complications. The objective of this case report is to present this unique and educational case, as well as to provide an overview of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of Morel-Lavallée lesions. We conclude by discussing the importance of having a high index of suspicion to ensure early detection and prompt treatment of such lesions to avoid complications. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-8eb35696686a427d8d2b2c690fd694d02025-01-16T05:40:00ZengKorean Society of TraumatologyJournal of Trauma and Injury2799-43172287-16832023-09-0136326927510.20408/jti.2022.00601238Posttraumatic bilateral thigh Morel-Lavallée lesions without an underlying bone fracture in the United Kingdom: a case reportSarah Razaq0James Geffner1Asma Khan2Harry Mee3Cynthia Udensi4Fahim Anwar5 Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Combined Military Hospital (CMH), Quetta, Pakistan Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UKA Morel-Lavallée lesion results from a degloving injury between the muscle fascia and the subcutaneous layer. It is most commonly found in the trochanteric area but can occur at other sites. The treatment of the condition varies according to the medical circumstances, as well as the size and chronicity of the condition. A case of large (18×6 and 10×5 cm) bilateral posttraumatic Morel-Lavallée lesions with no underlying bone fracture is presented; the case occurred in a 49-year-old male patient 4 weeks posttrauma. Ultrasound scans showed bilateral large collections of anechoic fluid, which were aspirated under ultrasound guidance and further managed by compression bandages. There were no further complications. The objective of this case report is to present this unique and educational case, as well as to provide an overview of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of Morel-Lavallée lesions. We conclude by discussing the importance of having a high index of suspicion to ensure early detection and prompt treatment of such lesions to avoid complications.http://jtraumainj.org/upload/pdf/jti-2022-0060.pdfmorel-lavallée lesiondiagnostic imagingcase reports |
| spellingShingle | Sarah Razaq James Geffner Asma Khan Harry Mee Cynthia Udensi Fahim Anwar Posttraumatic bilateral thigh Morel-Lavallée lesions without an underlying bone fracture in the United Kingdom: a case report Journal of Trauma and Injury morel-lavallée lesion diagnostic imaging case reports |
| title | Posttraumatic bilateral thigh Morel-Lavallée lesions without an underlying bone fracture in the United Kingdom: a case report |
| title_full | Posttraumatic bilateral thigh Morel-Lavallée lesions without an underlying bone fracture in the United Kingdom: a case report |
| title_fullStr | Posttraumatic bilateral thigh Morel-Lavallée lesions without an underlying bone fracture in the United Kingdom: a case report |
| title_full_unstemmed | Posttraumatic bilateral thigh Morel-Lavallée lesions without an underlying bone fracture in the United Kingdom: a case report |
| title_short | Posttraumatic bilateral thigh Morel-Lavallée lesions without an underlying bone fracture in the United Kingdom: a case report |
| title_sort | posttraumatic bilateral thigh morel lavallee lesions without an underlying bone fracture in the united kingdom a case report |
| topic | morel-lavallée lesion diagnostic imaging case reports |
| url | http://jtraumainj.org/upload/pdf/jti-2022-0060.pdf |
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