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Do Not Use Water Jets on Skin Hematoma.
Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine
|April 17, 2019
Summary
Morel-Lavallée lesions are posttraumatic fluid collections caused by shearing injuries. Awareness of balneotherapy
Area of Science:
- Traumatology
- Radiology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Morel-Lavallée lesions are posttraumatic hemolymphatic collections.
- They result from shearing injuries disrupting soft tissue planes and vessels.
Observation:
- A 69-year-old woman presented with significant pain and a large, fluctuant hematoma.
- Physical examination revealed skin hypermobility and hyperesthesia.
- Ultrasound confirmed an acute Morel-Lavallée lesion with heterogeneous, hypoechoic fluid.
Findings:
- The lesion was classified as type 1 based on its hemolymphatic fluid content.
- Recurrence after needle aspiration suggested persistent fluid collection.
Implications:
- Physicians and patients should recognize the clinical presentation of Morel-Lavallée lesions.
- Balneotherapy can exacerbate these lesions, necessitating caution to prevent further extension.
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