A RARE CASE OF MOREL LAVELLEE LESION

Abstract

Introduction: Morel-Lavallée lesions are post-traumatic, closed degloving injuries occurring deep to subcutaneous plane due to disruption of capillaries resulting in an effusion containing hemo-lymph and necrotic fat. It is an uncommon condition that results from a shearing force, causing a gloving injury which may get infected and lead to a life-threatening situation. Case Presentation: A 28 year old female patient presented to the emergency department with a history to Road trafc accident and sustained minor lacerations to the left lower limb and a contusion over the lateral aspect of the left thigh. The patient was found to have MLL upon ultrasound over the contused area, which was then incised and drained. The wound healed well over 3 weeks and split skin grafting was done which was successfully taken up. MLL's are rare forms of closed degloving Discussion: injuries which may be missed upon initial examination and mis-diagnosed as a contusion. If not treated promptly, it may lead to infection of the collected blood and overwhelming sepsis. It is important for clinicians to be Conclusion: aware of Morel Lavellee lesions as the diagnosis is more reliable on clinical examination and prompt diagnosis may prevent life-threatening complications in trauma patients