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Morel-Lavallée lesion

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Trauma few months ago.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
mri

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.

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