Prompt Diagnosis and Management of Morel-Lavallée Lesion: A Case Report

Reza  Moulaei; Khadijeh  Moulaei; Fardis  Vosoughi

doi:10.18502/jost.v11i2.18888

Reza Moulaei Resident, Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Shariati Hospital, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Khadijeh Moulaei Assistant Professor, Health Management and Economics Research Center, Health Management Research Institute, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Fardis Vosoughi Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Shariati Hospital, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/jost.v11i2.18888

Keywords: Morel-Lavallée Lesion; Wounds and Injuries; Hematoma; Case Reports

Abstract

Background: The Morel-Lavallée lesion (MLL) is an unusual injury that occurs due to shearing forces separating the skin from the underlying layers. This lesion can lead to infectious hematoma and create a life-threatening condition.

Case Report: A case of a 21-year-old female patient is presented who visited the emergency department after a truck ran over her foot. It was later determined that she had an MLL in her thigh. The patient fully recovered using a vacuum-assisted closure (VAC).

Conclusion: It is crucial for orthopedic surgeons to be aware of the diagnostic steps and symptoms to quickly identify and treat MLL before it causes irreversible damage to the patient.