Morel-Lavallée Lesion: Report of a Case of Unknown Mechanism

Figure 1

T1 weighted MRI image, depicting a cystic lesion (white arrow) located between the subcutaneous tissue and the underlying fascia of the iliotibial tract. There is no association of this lesion with the hip joint, findings consistent with a Morel-Lavallée lesion. (1) Greater trochanter, (2) iliotibial tract, and (3) the outer surface of the hip joint (L: left).