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Dacryolith-induced acute dacryocystitis: a reversible cause of nasolacrimal duct obstruction.
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Orbit (Amsterdam, Netherlands) [Orbit] 2014 Jun; Vol. 33 (3), pp. 199-201. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Feb 25. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Aims: To report an unusual case of acute dacryocystits with fully patent nasolacrimal duct at follow-up after incision and curettage.<br />Case Report: A 63-year-old patient with acute dacryocystitis and nasolacrimal duct abscess. CT orbits confirmed dacryocystitis without any orbital collection. Incision and drainage of the abscess was performed.<br />Results: Postoperative syringing of nasolacrimal duct demonstrated a fully patent nasolacrimal duct, with long term relief of epiphora.<br />Conclusion: In some patients, dacryocystorhinostomy is not required after incision and drainage of a nasolacrimal abscess; reversible causes such as dacryoliths should always be considered.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1744-5108
- Volume :
- 33
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Orbit (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 24568662
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3109/01676830.2013.871300