A Case of Congenital Lacrimal Amniotocele.
- Author:
Sung Kang MOON
1
;
Sang Duck KIM
;
Jae Duck KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Congenital lacrimal amniotocele;
Dacryocele;
Mucocele;
Probing;
Valve of Hasner
- MeSH:
Humans;
Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases;
Male;
Mucocele;
Parturition;
Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
1996;37(2):356-359
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Congenital obstruction of the lacrimal system is common at the valve of Hasner. When a concomitant obstruction exists at the opening of the canaliculi in the tear sac, fluid accumulates and causes a distension of the lacrimal sac at birth. This condition is variously called congenital lacrimal amniotocele, mucocele or dacryocele. We have experienced a case of congenital lacrimal amniotocele that showed epiphora and tense blue-gray swelling over the right lacrimal sac since birth in a 24 day old boy. He has been treated with probing and topical antibiotic and has remained asymptomatic for six months.
