Positional relationship between lacrimal sac and skull base: implication of risk of cerebrospinal fluid leakage during dacryocystorhinostomy [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2022 Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage is a rare but severe complication during dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR). Understanding the details of the anatomy of the lacrimal drainage system and skull base is essential to avoid this complication.
Shinjiro Kono +6 more
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Localized light chain amyloidosis involving the lacrimal sac: A case report [PDF]
HeliyonAmyloidosis involving the lacrimal sac is extremely rare. In this study, we demonstrated a rare case of localized light chain amyloidosis in the lacrimal sac region. The lacrimal sac lesion presented as infiltrative with bony erosion.
Pengsen Wu +4 more
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Reference role of middle turbinate axilla in lacrimal sac localization assisted by computed tomographic dacryocystography-reference value of middle turbinate in locating lacrimal sac [PDF]
BMC Ophthalmology, 2022 Background The middle turbinate axilla (MTA) has always been used as a stable anatomic landmark for endoscopic surgeons to locate the lacrimal sac on the lateral nasal wall.
Lihong Yang +4 more
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Ectopic dacryops mimicking a lacrimal sac tumor: A case report and literature review [PDF]
American Journal of Ophthalmology Case ReportsPurpose: To report a rare case of dacryops found within the lacrimal sac, which mimicked a lacrimal sac tumor. Observations: An adult female patient presented with epiphora and chronic swelling of the lacrimal sac, initially raising concerns for a ...
Abdulrahman Alfarhan +5 more
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Bacterial 16S rRNA gene alterations in the conjunctival sac and lacrimal sac in chronic dacryocystitis [PDF]
Indian Journal of OphthalmologyPurpose: Dysbiosis of the microbial community in the lacrimal sac has been associated with the occurrence and development of chronic dacryocystitis.
Jie Chen +4 more
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Malignant Lacrimal Sac Tumours—Review of the Literature and Report of Own Experience [PDF]
MedicinaBackground and Objectives: Tumours of the lacrimal drainage system are rare and most located in the lacrimal sac. The authors of this study aimed to conduct a literature review to find out which malignant tumours most often occurred in the lacrimal sac ...
Olga Karłowska-Bijak +4 more
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Heterotopic Ossification Originating from the Lacrimal Sac of a Child: A Case Report [PDF]
Journal of Ophthalmic & Vision ResearchPurpose: We present a case of hemolacria, which emerged as an unusual mass in the lacrimal sac. Case Report: A nine-year-old girl presented with intermittent unilateral hemolacria and episodes of dacryocystitis with no further remarkable medical or ...
Behzad Khademi +2 more
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Dentigerous Cyst Masquerading as Lacrimal Sac Diverticulitis [PDF]
Case Reports in OphthalmologyIntroduction: Dentigerous cysts (DCs) involving the orbit are extremely rare. The authors report a unique case of stand-alone orbital DC associated with ectopic canine tooth masquerading as a lacrimal sac diverticulitis with superadded ...
Sumer Doctor +3 more
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Anatomic characteristics of the lacrimal sac and adjacent bony structures–a computed tomographic-dacryocystography research [PDF]
International Journal of OphthalmologyAIM: To describe the anatomic characteristics of the lacrimal sac and its adjacent bone structures and to provide surgical recommendations for endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (EN-DCR).
Xin-Han Cui +5 more
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Lacrimal sac squamous cell carcinoma: From resection to prosthetic rehabilitation. A case report [PDF]
Clinical Case Reports, 2023 Key Clinical Message There is a lack of consensus and evidence on treatment strategies for lacrimal sac carcinomas. Wide en bloc surgical resection with farther prosthetic rehabilitation could be the treatment option in certain cases.
Anna Poghosyan +7 more
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