Selim Degirmenci, Hakan Tirin
Genel Tıp Dergisi - 2025;35(5):1031-1035
A Morel-Lavallée lesion (MLL) is a closed soft-tissue degloving injury. Although it is mostly observed in the thigh, it can also occur in the gluteal, scapular, and lumbar regions. In trauma patients, especially those with extremity injuries, focusing on fractures or other accompanying pathologies may distract the clinician from the MLL diagnosis. Overlooking these lesions or delaying their diagnosis may lead to complications such as capsule formation, skin necrosis, or infection. We present two cases: a 17-year-old patient who experienced a motorcycle accident and a 12-year-old patient who experienced a deep laceration after a crush injury. We also present a review of MLL through these cases, drawing attention to it because it can be overlooked because of more prominent accompanying pathologies.
