Recurrence of symptoms may indicate the presence of a Morel-Lavallée lesion of the knee: A case report and literature review
Case: An 81 year old male with four failed aspirations presented with recurrent knee swelling following irrigation and debridement, which suggested the presence of a Morel-Lavallée lesion (MLL). This diagnosis was intraoperatively confirmed by separation of the tissue layers forming a space with acc...
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| author | John J. Heifner Tyler M. Small Yitzak M. Fox Robert Ogg Arturo Corces |
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| description | Case: An 81 year old male with four failed aspirations presented with recurrent knee swelling following irrigation and debridement, which suggested the presence of a Morel-Lavallée lesion (MLL). This diagnosis was intraoperatively confirmed by separation of the tissue layers forming a space with accumulated fluid. Treatment consisted of doxycycline sclerodesis and tight closure of the tissue layers. The patient had a satisfactory outcome at 4 months. Conclusion: Resolution of Morel-Lavallée lesions requires prompt recognition and appropriate treatment. In the presence of a different diagnosis, recurrence of symptoms following treatment may indicate an MLL. Surgical treatment with doxycycline sclerodesis resulted in resolution of symptoms. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5558487ddc6944729d60f2f2b9bdb29a2023-06-16T05:10:07ZengElsevierTrauma Case Reports2352-64402023-08-0146100842Recurrence of symptoms may indicate the presence of a Morel-Lavallée lesion of the knee: A case report and literature reviewJohn J. Heifner0Tyler M. Small1Yitzak M. Fox2Robert Ogg3Arturo Corces4Miami Orthopaedic Research Foundation, Miami, FL, USA; Corresponding author at: 11801 SW 90th Street, Miami, FL 33186, USA.Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lynchburg, VA, USALarkin Hospital Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Miami, FL, USALarkin Hospital Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Miami, FL, USALarkin Hospital Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Miami, FL, USACase: An 81 year old male with four failed aspirations presented with recurrent knee swelling following irrigation and debridement, which suggested the presence of a Morel-Lavallée lesion (MLL). This diagnosis was intraoperatively confirmed by separation of the tissue layers forming a space with accumulated fluid. Treatment consisted of doxycycline sclerodesis and tight closure of the tissue layers. The patient had a satisfactory outcome at 4 months. Conclusion: Resolution of Morel-Lavallée lesions requires prompt recognition and appropriate treatment. In the presence of a different diagnosis, recurrence of symptoms following treatment may indicate an MLL. Surgical treatment with doxycycline sclerodesis resulted in resolution of symptoms.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352644023000900HematomaDoxycyclineImpact injuryMorel-Lavallée lesionSclerodesisSclerotherapy |
| spellingShingle | John J. Heifner Tyler M. Small Yitzak M. Fox Robert Ogg Arturo Corces Recurrence of symptoms may indicate the presence of a Morel-Lavallée lesion of the knee: A case report and literature review Trauma Case Reports Hematoma Doxycycline Impact injury Morel-Lavallée lesion Sclerodesis Sclerotherapy |
| title | Recurrence of symptoms may indicate the presence of a Morel-Lavallée lesion of the knee: A case report and literature review |
| title_full | Recurrence of symptoms may indicate the presence of a Morel-Lavallée lesion of the knee: A case report and literature review |
| title_fullStr | Recurrence of symptoms may indicate the presence of a Morel-Lavallée lesion of the knee: A case report and literature review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Recurrence of symptoms may indicate the presence of a Morel-Lavallée lesion of the knee: A case report and literature review |
| title_short | Recurrence of symptoms may indicate the presence of a Morel-Lavallée lesion of the knee: A case report and literature review |
| title_sort | recurrence of symptoms may indicate the presence of a morel lavallee lesion of the knee a case report and literature review |
| topic | Hematoma Doxycycline Impact injury Morel-Lavallée lesion Sclerodesis Sclerotherapy |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352644023000900 |
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