A Huge Dacryolith Presenting as a Mass of the Inferior Meatus.
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2016.59.3.238
- Author:
Sung Tae SEO
1
;
Ji Soo PARK
;
Yong Min KIM
;
Ki Sang RHA
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery,Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea. ksrha@cnu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Dacryocystorhinostomy;
Lacrimal duct obstruction
- MeSH:
Dacryocystitis;
Dacryocystorhinostomy;
Drainage;
Inflammation;
Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases;
Lacrimal Duct Obstruction
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2016;59(3):238-241
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
A dacryolith is a concretion within the lacrimal drainage system. Although it may cause intermittent epiphora without inflammation, dacryoliths are often underlying contributors to recurrent or chronic dacryocystitis. It may occur anywhere along the lacrimal drainage system, albeit most commonly in the lacrimal sac. We report an interesting case of a dacryolith presenting as a mass of inferior meatus, which was managed via endonasal endoscopic approach.
