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Find out more: To view or add a comment, sign in Morel-Lavalle Lesion MRI Knee Checklist Location & Context - Typical site: Medial aspect of knee (can be lateral or circumferential) - History of trauma or shearing injury - Associated soft tissue swelling or contour deformity MRI Signal Characteristics - T1: Low to intermediate signal (depends on age of lesion) - T2/STIR: Hyperintense fluid collection - Fluid-fluid levels or internal debris (suggests hemorrhagic content) - Fat globules or septations (especially in chronic lesions) Morphology - Oval or fusiform shape - Located between subcutaneous fat and fascia - Adherent to deep fascia - Presence of capsule (hypointense rim on T1/T2 in chronic lesions) Mellado-Bencardino Classification - Type I: Simple seroma-like lesion - Type II: Hemorrhagic lesion with fat and debris - Type III: Encapsulated chronic lesion with thick capsule and internal complexity Clinical Correlation - Pain, swelling, skin hypermobility - Check for associated fractures or ligamentous injuries - Consider aspiration or surgical excision if chronic/symptomatic #S9teleradiology #radiology #mri #kneeinjury #trauma #mskradiology #medicaleducation To view or add a comment, sign in 678 followers
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