MOREL-LAVALLEE EFFUSIONS IN THE THIGH

Objective. To assess the radiological features of Morel-Lavallee effus ion in the thigh. Design and patients. A restrospective study of clini cal records and radiological studies was carried out on three patients with Morel-Lavallee effusion. Results and conclusions. Ultrasound and computed tomography (CT) were able to locate the effusion in the thre e patients. CT demonstrated a capsule around the lesion. A fluid-fluid level was visible with both techniques. Ultrasound and CT are good me thods for assessing patients with Morel-Lavallee effusion of the thigh . CT can be used to distinguish patients requiring surgical treatment from those who could be treated by conservative measures.