The Morel-Lavallée lesion is an internal degloving injury seen after a traumatic force. These lesions are frequently missed on initial presentation, leading to a delay in diagnosis and increased morbidity. We present a case of a 52-year-old male who suffered an injury to his right thigh and was ultimately diagnosed with a Morel-Lavallée lesion after the third emergency department visit. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) assisted with making the diagnosis and expediting proper care.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11292933 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1742271X231225070 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
morel-lavallée lesion
12
point-of-care ultrasound
8
lesion diagnosed
4
diagnosed point-of-care
4
ultrasound morel-lavallée
4
lesion internal
4
internal degloving
4
degloving injury
4
injury traumatic
4
traumatic force
4
Similar Publications
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!