OBJECTIVE: To assess the radiological features of Morel-Lavallée effusion in the thigh. DESIGN AND PATIENTS: A retrospective study of clinical records and radiological studies was carried out on three patients with Morel-Lavallée effusion. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: Ultrasound and computed tomography (CT) were able to locate the effusion in the three patients. CT demonstrated a capsule around the lesion. A fluid-fluid level was visible with both techniques. Ultrasound and CT are good methods for assessing patients with Morel-Lavallée effusion of the thigh. CT can be used to distinguish patients requiring surgical treatment from those who could be treated by conservative measures.
OBJECTIVE: To assess the radiological features of Morel-Lavallée effusion in the thigh. DESIGN AND PATIENTS: A retrospective study of clinical records and radiological studies was carried out on three patients with Morel-Lavallée effusion. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: Ultrasound and computed tomography (CT) were able to locate the effusion in the three patients. CT demonstrated a capsule around the lesion. A fluid-fluid level was visible with both techniques. Ultrasound and CT are good methods for assessing patients with Morel-Lavallée effusion of the thigh. CT can be used to distinguish patients requiring surgical treatment from those who could be treated by conservative measures.
Authors: Iris Bonilla-Yoon; Sulabha Masih; Dakshesh B Patel; Eric A White; Benjamin D Levine; Kira Chow; Christopher J Gottsegen; George R Matcuk Journal: Emerg Radiol Date: 2013-08-16
Authors: F C F Schmitt; T Brenner; S Hofer; M A Weigand; P A Grützner; U Kneser; T Kremer; J Franke; U Müller Journal: Anaesthesist Date: 2017-05-04 Impact factor: 1.041