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Published on: September 8, 2023
Morel-Lavallée lesion diagnosed with point-of-care ultrasound
Lydia Koroshetz1, Dainis Berzins1, Frederick Lynch1
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Keck School of Medicine of USC, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Abstract:
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.

