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KMID : 0358820090360030341
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Journal of Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
2009 Volume.36 No. 3 p.341 ~ p.343
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Morel-Lavallee Lesion: A Case Report
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Kwon Ho
Jung Sung-No
Sohn Won-Il
Moon Suk-Ho
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Abstract
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Purpose: Morel-Lavallee lesions is post-traumatic effusion at subcutaneous layer. Early management of Morel-Lavallee lesion is percutaneous drainage and compression. Surgical excision is recommended for cases that are chronic.
Methods: A 41-year old male patient had slow growing, painful mass on left thigh, which has been present for 3 years. He had a history of blunt trauma 3 years ago. Computed tomography presented 10 x 10 x 5 cm sized cystic mass on left thigh, between subcutaneous fat layer and muscle fascia layer. The mass was surgically removed and biopsy was performed.
Results: Histopathological examination shows chronic inflammation and fibrotic change. After 6 month follow-up period, postoperative course was uneventful.
Conclusion: We performed surgical excision of Morel-Lavalle lesion in a patient who had trauma 3 years ago. We report a case of Morel-Lavallee lesion with the review of the literatures.
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KEYWORD
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Morel-Lavallee lesion, Effusion
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