A Case of Angioleiomyoma in Nasolacrimal Duct

Author: Seok Yoon LEE ¹ ; Seok Chan YOO ; Hye Ra JUNG ; Jong In JEONG
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1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, School of Medicine, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea
Publication Type:Case Report
From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 2023;66(2):118-122
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:Korean
Abstract: Epiphora is a symptom in which tears overflow onto the face, with its most common cause being the obstruction of the nasolacrimal system. As a cause of nasolacrimal system obstruction, nasolacrimal duct tumors are very rare. Angioleiomyoma, which is a benign tumor, arises from vascular smooth muscle, occurs in the nasolacrimal duct, and is extremely rare. With the development of endoscopic intranasal approach for the treatment of nasolacrimal duct obstruction, there is increased importance for the consideration of otorhinolaryngological evaluation and treatment as well as dacryocystorhinostomy by conventional external approach. In this article, we introduce a case in which angioleiomyoma in the nasolacrimal duct was detected by nasal endoscopy and was successfully treated with endoscopic surgery.