• J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Mar 2021

    Review Case Reports

    Morel-Lavallée Lesion in a 35-year Female.

    • Amir Humza Sohail, Muhammad Talha Liaquat, Mohammed Sachal Sohail, Muhammad Salman Khan, and Hazim Hakmi.
    • Resident in General Surgery, Department of Surgery, NYU Langone Hospital Long Island, New York, USA.
    • J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2021 Mar 1; 31 (3): 342-345.

    AbstractMorel-Lavallée lesion is a post-traumatic degloving cyst, usually filled with blood, lymph or necrotic tissue, which mostly develops in the area around greater trochanter. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment is essential to prevent further complications, such as compression of surrounding structures. X-rays have limited use and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the modality of choice in diagnosing the lesion. We report a case of a 35-year female presenting with left thigh pain after a fall from motorcycle almost 21/2 years ago. Ultrasound and MRI confirmed the presence of Morel-Lavallée lesion involving the left pelvis and upper thigh. Given the chronicity of lesion and extensive tissue involvement, the patient underwent surgical excision of the lesion with favourable long-term outcomes. In this case report and literature review, we discuss the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, radiological findings and management options for Morel-Lavallée lesion. Key Words: Morel-Lavallée lesion, Post-traumatic cyst, Degloving Injury, Tangential cyst.

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