Trauma and Orthopaedics, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Abercynon, UK
Trauma and Orthopaedics, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Abercynon, UK.
BMJ Case Rep. 2023 Nov 17;16(11):e253510. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2022-253510.
Morel-Lavallée lesions (MLLs) result from high-energy trauma causing separation of subcutaneous tissue from the underlying tissue, most commonly in the gluteal region or thigh.We report the case of a woman in her 40s with a fluctuant collection of the cervico-thoracic region following trauma. Further imaging identified an MLL. An orthoplastic approach resulted in non-operative management with a spinal brace. Three months from initial injury, the lesion completely resolved. She was symptom free at final follow-up and discharged.We present the only recorded case of MLL developing in the cervico-thoracic region. Management posed difficultly as no literature currently exists. We demonstrated conservative management for cervico-thoracic MLL can be effective.We have described the first documented case of cervico-thoracic MLL. MLL is not exclusive to pelvic injuries and can develop in the cervico-thoracic region. We have shown conservative management is a viable treatment of atypical MLL.
马雷尔-拉瓦利氏损伤(MLL)是由高能量创伤引起的,导致皮下组织与下面的组织分离,最常见于臀部或大腿。我们报告了一例 40 多岁女性在创伤后出现颈胸区波动性积液。进一步的影像学检查发现 MLL。采用矫形方法,使用脊柱支架进行非手术治疗。初次损伤后 3 个月,病变完全消退。最终随访时患者无症状,已出院。我们提出了 MLL 仅在颈胸区发生的唯一记录病例。由于目前尚无相关文献,因此管理具有一定难度。我们证明,颈胸 MLL 的保守治疗可能是有效的。我们描述了首例有记录的颈胸 MLL 病例。MLL 不仅限于骨盆损伤,也可能发生在颈胸区。我们已经证明,保守治疗是治疗非典型 MLL 的一种可行方法。