Neonatal Dacryocystitis Associated with Nasolacrimal Duct Cysts.
- Author:
Mi Kyung YE
1
;
Young Ho LEE
;
Seong Jun LEE
;
Hyung Wook CHANG
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Daegu, Daegu, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Lacrimal duct obstruction;
Dacryocystitis
- MeSH:
Dacryocystitis*;
Humans;
Infant;
Infant, Newborn;
Lacrimal Duct Obstruction;
Nasolacrimal Duct*;
Recurrence
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2001;44(11):1216-1219
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Although congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction occurs commonly in infants, it rarely results in neonatal dacryocystitis. Recent reports have indicated a frequent association of neonatal dacryocystitis and nasolacrimal duct cysts. We experienced a case of bilateral nasolacrimal duct cysts in a neonate with dacryocystitis. Marsupialization of the cysts was safely accomplished under the direct endoscopic visualization using a microdebrider. The patient had an excellent postoperative course without recurrence. We report it with a review of the literature.
