Morel-Lavallée lesion

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Trauma few months ago.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
mri
Axial
T1
Coronal
T1
Coronal
STIR
This study is a stack
Axial
T2
Download
Info

An encysted fluid collection adjacent to the right tensor fascia lata is present typical of a Morel-Lavallée lesion.

Case Discussion

Morel-Lavallee lesion develops after a shear injury between tensor facia lata and the over lying fat.

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

:

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.