Morel-Lavallee Lesion: Case Report with Review of Literature
Morel-Lavallee lesions are closed degloving soft tissue injuries which occur because of trauma and in which the skin and subcutaneous tissue are separated from superficial fascia. This shear trauma results in creation of a potential space filled with serosanguinous fluid, blood and necrotic fat. W...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2017-07-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/10186/25307_CE(RA1)_F(T)_PF1(NE_SS)_PFA(NE_SS).pdf |
| Summary: | Morel-Lavallee lesions are closed degloving soft tissue injuries which occur because of trauma and in which the skin and
subcutaneous tissue are separated from superficial fascia. This shear trauma results in creation of a potential space filled with
serosanguinous fluid, blood and necrotic fat. We discuss a case of 52-year-old female with history of trauma one week back, who
presented with a boggy swelling over the postero-lateral aspect of proximal forearm and distal arm. Local examination showed
fluctuating fluid collection. MRI showed variable intensity fluid collection in a potential space between the subcutaneous tissue and
deep fascia in arm and forearm. Percutaneous decompression and evacuation of the collection with systemic antibiotic therapy
resulted in rapid improvement. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |