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Isolated bilateral congenital lacrimal gland agenesis – Report of two cases.

Authors :
Alwohaib, Manar
Schellini, Silvana Artioli
Elkhamary, Sahar M.
Al Shaikh, Osama
Source :
Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology; Oct2017, Vol. 31 Issue 4, p257-259, 3p, 2 Black and White Photographs
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Congenital lacrimal gland agenesis, also called congenital alacrima, is a rare cause of dry eye and is characterized by aplasia or hypoplasia of lacrimal glands. We present two 5-year old children with congenital lacrimal gland agenesis. The two cases had the final diagnosis of isolated bilateral congenital lacrimal gland agenesis and we document the clinical aspects, treatment and present a literature review related to this rare condition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13194534
Volume :
31
Issue :
4
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
161256633
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sjopt.2017.04.008