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Bilateral Lacrimal Sac Swelling in a Newborn

Authors :
Fabiana Fortunato
Anabela Bicho
Filomena Rebelo
Ana Rita Constante
Source :
NeoReviews. 20(4)
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

A term male newborn develops a painful bilateral swelling over both lacrimal sacs with purulent ocular discharge. A 5-day-old male newborn presents to the emergency department with bilateral mucopurulent ocular discharge and is given a topical antibiotic. On the following day, he develops a painful bilateral swelling over both lacrimal sacs. No fever, nasal obstruction, or respiratory difficulty are present. According to the mother, he had a blueish coloration of both medial canthal regions since birth. ### Physical Examination

Details

ISSN :
15269906
Volume :
20
Issue :
4
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
NeoReviews
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....3caa985938e4948abeceb9d46309cdc2