Morel-Lavallee Lesion: Case Report with Review of Literature

Morel-Lavallee Lesion: Case Report with Review of Literature

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Morel-Lavallee lesions are closed degloving soft tissue injuries which occur because of trauma and in which the 5 HTP 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 Lunch boxes in arm and forearm.Percutaneous decompression and evacuation of the collection with systemic antibiotic therapy resulted in rapid improvement.