title: Ultrasound Utility in the Diagnosis of a Morel-Lavallée Lesion.
abstract: Morel-Lavallée lesions are uncommon injuries that can be associated with significant comorbidities if not detected early. Rapid diagnosis in the Emergency Department could significantly improve patient outcomes. We describe the diagnosis of such a lesion through the use of ultrasound imaging in the Emergency Department to utilize a fast, cost-effective imaging technique that does not subject the patient to radiation exposure. Our patient received surgical consultation but improved with conservative management. Ultrasound findings associated with this lesion do not require specialized equipment and should be considered when evaluating soft tissue lesions using point of care ultrasound.
authors.affiliation: University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
authors.forename: Scott
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: LaTulip
authors.affiliation: University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
authors.forename: Rameshwar R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Rao
authors.affiliation: Emergency Physicians Medical Group, 2000 Green Road No. 300, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA.
authors.forename: Alan
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sielaff
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
authors.forename: Nik
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Theyyunni
authors.affiliation: Departments of Emergency Medicine and Learning Health Sciences, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
authors.forename: John
authors.identifier: 0000-0001-6273-8762
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Burkhardt