Morel-Lavallée lesion of the lumbosacral region: A rare case report and comprehensive review of the literature

Samiksha Lamichhane; Shritik Devkota; Suraj K C; Arif Hussain Sarmast

doi:10.1002/ccr3.8674

Morel-Lavallée lesion of the lumbosacral region: A rare case report and comprehensive review of the literature

Clin Case Rep. 2024 Mar 20;12(3):e8674. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.8674. eCollection 2024 Mar.

Authors

Samiksha Lamichhane¹, Shritik Devkota², Suraj K C³, Arif Hussain Sarmast⁴

Affiliations

¹ Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences Dharan Nepal.
² Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging Anil Baghi Hospital Punjab India.
³ Department of General Surgery B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences Dharan Nepal.
⁴ Department of Neurosurgery Anil Baghi Hospital Punjab India.

Abstract

The presentation of a Morel-Lavallée lesion in the lumbosacral region following a road traffic accident is an uncommon clinical entity. Knowledge of this rare site of occurrence can help in early diagnosis and proper management.

Keywords: Morel‐Lavallée; Morel‐Lavallée lesion of lumbosacral region; degloving; lumbosacral region; road traffic accidents.

Publication types

Case Reports