Journal of Clinical and Scientific Research, 2018 Dacryolith are concretions observed in any part of nasolacrimal system, but stones within the lacrimal ductules are rare. Dacryolith are usually comprised of organic material, proteins and mucoproteins with approximately 20% amino acid content ...
Sri Ram Naresh +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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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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Acute Dacryocystitis with Empyema of the Lacrimal Sac: Is Immediate Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy Justified? [PDF]
, 2014 Objectives. To evaluate the efficacy of endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (Endo-DCR) in the treatment of acute dacryocystitis with lacrimal sac empyema (ADLSE). Design. Case series with chart review. Setting. Academic tertiary center. Patients.
Accorona, R +6 more
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Large Number of Eyelashes in the Lacrimal Sac Found by Dacryoendoscopy: A Case Report [PDF]
Case Reports in Ophthalmology, 2023 Foreign objects sometimes enter the lacrimal sac. Here, we report the case of a patient with many comb-shaped eyelashes in the lacrimal sac and discuss the potential of using dacryoendoscopy to detect and remove foreign bodies from the lacrimal apparatus.
Akemi Iwasaki, Yoichi Manabe
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Investigation of lacrimal sac space-occupying lesions using color doppler ultrasound, computed tomography, and computed tomography dacryocystography [PDF]
International Journal of Ophthalmology, 2023 AIM: To observe the imaging features of color Doppler ultrasound (CDU) and computed tomography (CT) or computed tomography dacryocystography (CT-DCG) in different types of lacrimal sac space-occupying lesions (SOLs).
Zhen-Bin Qian +5 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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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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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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