title: Morel-Lavallee lesion: case report of a rare extensive degloving soft tissue injury.
abstract: Morel-Lavallee syndrome (MLS) is a significant post-traumatic soft tissue injury in which the subcutaneous tissue is torn away from the underlying fascia (closed degloving), creating a cavity filled with hematoma and liquefied fat. It commonly occurs over the greater trochanter, but may also occur in the flank, buttocks and lumbodorsal regions. MLS is a rarely reported entity. The trauma surgeon and radiologist must be aware of this condition, as early diagnosis can lead to conservative management, while a delay can lead to surgical exploration. We report a case of extensive Morel-Lavallee lesion involving the left flank and thigh in a young adult. We discuss the magnetic resonance imaging findings and also describe the differential diagnoses and management options for MLS.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Jalan Tan Tock, Singapore. krishna777@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Krishna Mohan
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Gummalla
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Jalan Tan Tock, Singapore.
authors.forename: Mathew
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: George
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Jalan Tan Tock, Singapore.
authors.forename: Rupak
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Dutta
mesh_terms: D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D004322:Drainage; D004487:Edema / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D013848:Thigh / Q000473:pathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D055815:Young Adult