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Morel-Lavallée lesion-An overview and case report
Jephin Alex John1, Mathias Tremp1,2, Thomas R Henkel3
1TREMP Plastic Surgery AG, Hirslanden Private Hospital Group, Dorfplatz 1, 6330 Cham, Switzerland.
JPRAS Open
|February 23, 2026
Summary
Morel-Lavallée lesions (MLLs) are rare post-traumatic injuries. This case study details managing MLL in an elderly, obese patient with comorbidities, emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach for optimal outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Trauma surgery
- Dermatology
- Radiology
Background:
- Morel-Lavallée lesions (MLLs) are uncommon closed degloving injuries.
- These injuries involve the separation of skin and subcutaneous tissue from fascia, causing fluid collection.
- This case study focuses on MLL in a 75-year-old obese male post-motor vehicle accident.
Keywords:
Closed degloving injuryMorel-Lavallée lesion diagnosisMorel-Lavallée lesionsMorell- Lavallée lesion therapySoft tissue reconstruction
