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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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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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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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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Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2014 Paciente do sexo feminino, 54 anos, apresentava queixa de lacrimejamento excessivo por olho direito ha 12 anos. Apos quatro anos, apresentou obstrucao progressiva das fossas nasais. Ha um ano surgiu abaulamento proximo ao canto interno do olho direito, doloroso a compressao. Ao exame fisico, havia epifora em olho direito e lesao de consistencia cistica,
Silvia Bona do Nascimento +4 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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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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Melanoma of the lacrimal sac: An extremely rare location From a radiologist perspective [PDF]
Radiology Case ReportsLacrimal sac tumors are rare with epithelial tumors being the most common type. Melanoma of the lacrimal sac is an exceptional finding. Few cases have been reported so far in the literature.
Anas Orgi, MD +7 more
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An unusual presentation of rhinosporidiosis in the lacrimal sac – A case report and a literature review [PDF]
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary CareRhinosporidiosis is a rare granulomatous disease affecting the nasal mucosa, nasopharynx, skin and eyes due to Rhinosporidium seeberi. Lacrimal Sac involvement is very rare. Hence, we report an unusal presentation of rhinosporidiosis in lacrimal sac area
Raja Ayyakutti Muni +2 more
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