Encapsulated haematoma - lumbar region

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Blunt trauma to lumbar region one month earlier. Presents with midline swelling in lumbar region. Radiograph - No vertebral collapse. USG to examine swelling. Clinical diagnosis: haematoma.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
ultrasound
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Encapsulated collection with few septa and echoes is noted in subcutaneous plane of lumbar region.

Case Discussion

If a morphologically-similar lesion is found in the hip-femur region it is known as a Morel-Lavallee lesion.

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