Morel-Lavalée lesions (MLLs) are caused by closed degloving injuries that mostly occur in the thigh, flank, and buttocks. We report a rare case of an MLL in the breast that was successfully treated with surgical removal in the acute phase. A 57-year-old woman sustained a breast injury from a seatbelt in a motor vehicle accident. Contrast-enhanced CT was performed, and the patient was diagnosed with an MLL in her breast. Surgical removal was performed after five days, and the patient was discharged six days postoperatively. No recurrence was observed, and the cosmetic results were good at six months postoperatively. Early detection and treatment of MLL in the female breast are critical to avoid recurrence and ensure good cosmetic outcomes.
Keywords: closed degloving injury; emergency medicine and trauma; female breast; morel–lavalée lesion; woman in surgery.
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