DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2021.v09i10.014

Pages: 977-980

Morel-Lavallée lesion is a closed soft-tissue degloving injury that remains rare and whose management is not yet standardized. It is a closed delamination between the fascia superficialis and the cutaneous-subcutaneous tissue. This empty space is filled with fluid and may be complicated by surinfection and tissue necrosis. Regularly described in heavy traumatology, but can also be seen in post-surgical situations, it should not be ignored in routine practice. We present the case of post-surgical Morel-Lavallée lesion and we discuss the clinical presentation, pathophysiology, imaging features of Morel-Lavallée lesions. Role of imaging in guiding prompt and appropriate treatment has also been discussed.