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Stenz EC, Nyalakonda RR, McCulley TJ, Chen Y. Dacryocystocele and Subsequent Dacryocystectomy in a Patient With Bosma Arhinia Microphthalmia Syndrome (BAMS): A Case Report and Review of Literature. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus 2024; 61:e16-e18. [PMID: 38529747 DOI: 10.3928/01913913-20240208-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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Bosma arhinia microphthalmia syndrome (BAMS) is a rare syndrome consisting of several craniofacial abnormalities, including congenital arhinia. In this case report, the authors present the first case of a patient with BAMS and dacryocystocele who successfully underwent dacryocystectomy. Dacryocystectomy may serve as a viable surgical approach for dacryocystocele in patients with abnormal nasal anatomy. [J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2024;61(3):e16-e18.].
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Lan S, Yu J, Ke F, Li D, Liu Z. Comparison of Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy Outcomes With or Without Bicanalicular Silicone Tube Intubation in Acquired Lacrimal Sac Mucocele. J Craniofac Surg 2023; 34:e671-e675. [PMID: 37582258 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000009581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/17/2023] Open
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PURPOSE This paper was established to validate the necessity of bicanalicular silicone tube intubation (BSTI) in patients with acquired lacrimal sac mucocele (ALSM) receiving endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR). METHODS In total, 92 patients (92 eyes) diagnosed with ALSM undergone endoscopic DCR from November 2016 to December 2021 were recruited for our research. Patients were allocated into 2 equal treatment groups: group A (patients undergoing BSTI) and group B (patients not receiving this procedure). The tubes were removed 2 months postoperation in group A. Surgical outcomes and related complications were evaluated 12 months postoperation. RESULTS Ultimately, this study included 83 patients with ALSM, consisting of 43 patients in group A and 40 patients in group B. All patients exhibited notable mass shrinkage with the opening of the lacrimal sac during the surgery and the swelling in the lacrimal sac area was completely relieved within 5 days postoperation. At the 12-month follow-up, no distinct difference was observed in the anatomic success rate between the 2 groups (group A: 93.0%; group B: 90.0%) ( t = 0.010, P > 0.05). However, patients in group A presented higher functional success rates (90.7%) in contrast to those patients in group B (72.5%) ( t = 4.635, P < 0.05). In both groups, the failure of the lacrimal passage reconstruction was attributed to granulation tissue formation or scar formation at the ostium. No sac mucocele recurrence occurred during the follow-up. CONCLUSION Endoscopic DCR treatment for ALSM achieves satisfactory postoperative effects without recurrence, and BSTI may improve the functional success rate.
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- Shan Lan
- Department of Radiology, Renmin Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Renmin Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Renmin Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Renmin Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Renmin Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, China
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Diab MM, Ali MJ, Mohammed KK. Clinico-radiologic characteristics of lacrimal sac area swellings misdiagnosed as dacryocystocele or mucocele. Eur J Ophthalmol 2023; 33:152-160. [PMID: 35950228 DOI: 10.1177/11206721221120152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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PURPOSE Several non-lacrimal lesions can present with lacrimal sac area swelling mimicking a dacryocystocele or mucocele with a possibility of misdiagnosis. This study investigates the clinic-radiologic characteristics of the mimicking conditions compared to true lacrimal sac distension. DESIGN Retrospective, comparative, interventional case series. PARTICIPANTS Patients referred by primary care ophthalmologists between January 2015 and October 2021 with a misdiagnosis of dacryocystocele or lacrimal sac mucocele (n = 39) and an age-matched group of proven true lacrimal sac swelling (TLS group, n = 44). METHODS Data collected included demographics, presenting features, investigations, management, histopathology, and outcomes. Both groups were statistically compared for several clinical and radiological variables. RESULTS Final diagnoses in the mimicking group were skin/subcutaneous swellings (14/39, 35.9%), vascular malformations (10/39, 25.6%), inferomedial anterior orbital cysts (7/39, 17.9%), sino-orbital masses (5/39, 12.8%). Female gender (<0.001), epiphora (p = 0.001), and discharge (p < 0.001) were significantly more frequent in the TLS group. The mimicking group was more likely to be associated with a longer swelling duration (p < 0.001), a swelling extending beyond the lacrimal sac area (p <0.001), orbital signs (p <0.001), and periorbital abnormality. Non-patent lacrimal irrigation (p < 0.001) was significantly more frequent in the TLS group. On imaging, all swellings in the mimicking group were separate from the lacrimal pathway and 94.9% (37/39) extended beyond the lacrimal sac fossa. CONCLUSION Various cutaneous, subcutaneous, vascular, inferomedial orbital cystic, and sinonasal pathologies can present with lacrimal sac area swelling and mimic a TLS. A high index of suspicion, a thorough clinical evaluation and proper imaging are essential to avoid a misdiagnosis.
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- Mostafa Mohammed Diab
- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Fayoum University, Al Fayoum, Egypt
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- Govindram Seksaria Institute of Dacryology, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Fayoum University, Al Fayoum, Egypt
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Nayak A, Ali MJ, Tripathy D, Mohapatra S, Bansal O, Rath S. Behavior and outcomes of 70 adult lacrimal sac mucoceles. Orbit 2020; 40:228-232. [PMID: 32434405 DOI: 10.1080/01676830.2020.1767155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Purpose: To study the clinical profile and outcomes in adults with lacrimal sac mucoceles.Methods: A retrospective, interventional study on consecutive adult patients with lacrimal sac mucoceles who underwent dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)/dacryocystectomy surgery. Primary outcome measure was subsidence of lacrimal sac swelling after intervention. Secondary outcome measure was anatomical patency of the lacrimal system.Results: A total of 70 patients were studied, mean age of the group being 49.2 ± 13.5 years. Majority of the patients were female (n = 49; 70%) and all had unilateral disease. An appreciable number (n = 14; 20%) presented with acute dacryocystitis of which 6(8%) developed a lacrimal sac fistula. Encystment of the lacrimal sac mucocele was seen in 47 (67%) patients, 3(4%) developed preseptal cellulitis and 3(4%) needed imaging. Resolution of sac swelling after intervention was seen in 70 (100%) patients. Definitive management was DCR in 57 (81%) patients, of which anatomical patency was achieved in 55 (96%) patients, mean duration of follow up of the group being 138 ± 70.2 days. A trend to prefer adjuvants like Mitomycin-C and/or intubation was noted in 56 (98%) of patients.Conclusions: Adult lacrimal sac mucocele is more commonly seen in females and unilaterally. Complications of this entity include encysted mucocele (67%), acute dacryocystitis (20%), lacrimal sac fistula (8%), and preseptal cellulitis (4%). It is essentially a clinical diagnosis and favourable outcomes are seen with DCR surgery.
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- Arpita Nayak
- Department of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Service, L. V. Prasad Eye Institute, Bhubaneswar, India
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- Govindram Seksaria Institute of Dacryology, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Service, L. V. Prasad Eye Institute, Bhubaneswar, India
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- Department of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Service, L. V. Prasad Eye Institute, Bhubaneswar, India
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- Department of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Service, L. V. Prasad Eye Institute, Bhubaneswar, India
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- Department of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Service, L. V. Prasad Eye Institute, Bhubaneswar, India
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Charles NC, Jakobiec FA, Chong JK, Godfrey KJ, Patel P, Ma L. Congenital respiratory-type ciliated cyst of the lacrimal sac. Can J Ophthalmol 2019; 55:e30-e33. [PMID: 31712004 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjo.2019.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2019] [Revised: 05/08/2019] [Accepted: 05/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Norman C Charles
- Department of Ophthalmology, University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY
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- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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Anwar MJ, Choudhry SA, Aadil M, Asif A, Ameer A. Idiopathic Acquired Dacryocystocele Presenting Only with Epiphora: A Very Rare Case Report. Cureus 2017; 9:e1653. [PMID: 29142801 PMCID: PMC5669535 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.1653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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A 42-years-old male presented with left medial canthal swelling, accompanied with only mild epiphora. There was no history of dacryocystitis, mid-facial trauma, surgery, or bloody tears. On examination, there was an immobile, subcutaneous, non-inflammatory mass below the medial canthal tendon. Lacrimal irrigation showed blockade at the nasolacrimal duct. A computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan revealed a non-enhancing, low-density, cystic lesion at the inferomedial margin of the orbit. There were no signs of bony erosion, consistent with idiopathic acquired dacryocystocele. The patient underwent external dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) with silicone tube intubation. The patient’s symptoms of epiphora resolved after surgery. Idiopathic acquired dacryocystocele with only epiphora, although rare, should be considered in differential diagnosis of medial canthal, non-inflammatory swellings. In areas with insufficient endoscopic facilities, external dacryocystorhinostomy gives similar promising results.
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- Department of Medicine, FMH College of Medicine and Dentistry
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- Department of Internal Medicine, FMH College of Medicine and Dentistry
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- Department of internal Medicine, Lahore Medical And Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan
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Lymphoepithelial Carcinoma of the Nasolacrimal Duct: Clinical, Radiologic, and Immunopathologic Features. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg 2017; 33:S18-S21. [DOI: 10.1097/iop.0000000000000478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Mirza AA, Alsharif AF, Elmays OA, Marglani OA. Foreign body mimicking malignancy in acquired dacryocystocele. Clin Case Rep 2017; 5:296-299. [PMID: 28265394 PMCID: PMC5331235 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2016] [Revised: 10/10/2016] [Accepted: 11/09/2016] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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A featured malignant‐like granulation tissue can be the only preoperative clinical clue of a concealed foreign body in the nasal cavity. Thus, endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) should be completed with intraoperative nasal exploration to reveal non‐apparent foreign bodies that might be the underlying etiology of chronic dacryocystocele.
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- Ahmad A Mirza
- Department of Surgery College of Medicine Taif University Taif Saudi Arabia; Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital King Abdulaziz University Jeddah Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Al-Noor Specialist Hospital Makkah Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery King Abdullah Medical Complex Jeddah Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Ophthalmology Faculty of Medicine Umm Al-Qura University Makkah Saudi Arabia; Head and Neck and Skull Base Center King Abdullah Medical City Makkah Saudi Arabia
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Bilateral Sequential Dacryocystitis in a Patient With Graft-Versus-Host Disease. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg 2017; 32:e89-92. [PMID: 25192327 DOI: 10.1097/iop.0000000000000267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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A 29-year-old woman with a history of 2 bone marrow transplants for acute myelogenous leukemia developed bilateral sequential dacryocystitis in the context of known ocular graft-versus-host disease. With each infection, the patient underwent uneventful dacryocystorhinostomy. Postoperatively, she developed severe dry eye disease requiring replacement of punctal plugs and use of a prosthetic replacement of the ocular surface ecosystem lens. Histopathologic and immunohistochemical examination of the lacrimal sac showed a dense diffuse nonfollicular lymphocytic subepithelial infiltrate in the lacrimal sac that contained moderately more T-cells than B-cells. This is the first report of acute dacryocystitis associated with graft-versus-host disease. The authors caution that similar patients may develop worsening of ocular surface dryness due to restoration of normal lacrimal outflow.
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Dacryocystocele After Successful External Dacryocystorhinostomy: A Variant of the Lacrimal Sump Syndrome. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg 2017; 32:e141-e142. [PMID: 27828921 DOI: 10.1097/iop.0000000000000330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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A 25-year-old man presented with a mass on the right medial canthus after a successful dacryo cys torhinostomy performed 3 years ago. On examination, there was a firm, nondepressible mass inferior to the medial canthal ligament and a linear vertical scar on the lateral wall of the nose. Syringing through the right lower punctum indicated his lacrimal system was patent. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging disclosed a large cystic lesion in the lacrimal sac fossa. No bone erosion was detected. The mass was approached through a tear trough incision and completely resected. The lacrimal anastomosis that was highly placed remained patent after surgery. Histopathology of the specimen revealed a cystic lesion compatible with lacrimal origin (dacryocystocele).
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Ali MJ, Singh S, Naik MN. Entire lacrimal sac within the ethmoid sinus: outcomes of powered endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy. Clin Ophthalmol 2016; 10:1199-203. [PMID: 27462137 PMCID: PMC4940020 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s108634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to report the outcomes of powered endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (PEnDCR) in patients with lacrimal sac within the sinus. MATERIALS AND METHODS Retrospective analysis was performed on all patients who underwent PEnDCR and were intraoperatively documented to have complete lacrimal sac in sinus. Data collected included demographics, clinical presentations, associated lacrimal and nasal anomalies, intraoperative findings, intraoperative guidance, complications, postoperative ostium behavior, and anatomical and functional success. A minimum follow-up of 6 months postsurgery was considered for final analysis. RESULTS A total of 17 eyes of 15 patients underwent PEnDCR using standard protocols, but with additional intraoperative guidance where required and careful maneuvering in the ethmoid sinus. The mean age of the patients was 37.2 (range 17-60) years. Of the unilateral cases, 69% (nine of 13) showed left-side predisposition; 80% of patients showed regurgitation on pressure over the lacrimal sac area. Associated lacrimal and nasal anomalies were observed in 13.3% (two of 15) and 40% (six of 15), respectively. At a mean follow-up of 6.6 months, anatomical and functional success were observed in 93.3% (14 of 15). One patient showed failure secondary to cicatricial closure of the ostium. CONCLUSION An entire sac within an ethmoid sinus poses a surgical challenge. Good sinus-surgery training, thorough knowledge of endoscopic anatomy, careful maneuvering, and use of intraoperative navigation guidance result in good outcomes with PEnDCR.
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- Institute of Dacryology, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India
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- Institute of Dacryology, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India
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Dawson C, Dixon J, Lam R, Priestnall SL, Escanilla N. Differential diagnoses, investigation, and management of a periocular swelling close to the nasolacrimal duct in a horse - A case report of Dacryops. Vet Ophthalmol 2015; 19:427-31. [DOI: 10.1111/vop.12309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Charlotte Dawson
- Ophthalmology Service; Department of Clinical Science and Services; The Royal Veterinary College; Hawkshead Lane North Mymms Hertfordshire AL9 7TA UK
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- Diagnostic Imaging Service; Department of Clinical Science and Services; The Royal Veterinary College; Hawkshead Lane North Mymms Hertfordshire AL9 7TA UK
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- Diagnostic Imaging Service; Department of Clinical Science and Services; The Royal Veterinary College; Hawkshead Lane North Mymms Hertfordshire AL9 7TA UK
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- Department of Pathology and Pathogen Biology; Hawkshead Lane North Mymms Hertfordshire AL9 7TA UK
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- Ophthalmology Service; Department of Clinical Science and Services; The Royal Veterinary College; Hawkshead Lane North Mymms Hertfordshire AL9 7TA UK
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Nascimento SBD, Rodrigues AB, Jurity TPM, Sá JCD, Castelo Branco ANDO. Lacrimal sac mucocele. Braz J Otorhinolaryngol 2014; 80:540-1. [PMID: 25457075 PMCID: PMC9442748 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjorl.2014.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2012] [Accepted: 12/15/2012] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Clinical, radiological, microbiological, and histopathological aspects of acquired dacryocystoceles. J Ophthalmol 2014; 2014:396782. [PMID: 25018880 PMCID: PMC4074962 DOI: 10.1155/2014/396782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2014] [Revised: 05/23/2014] [Accepted: 05/24/2014] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Purpose. The aim of this study is to investigate the etiology and the clinical, microbiological, histopathological, and radiological findings of acquired dacryocystoceles. Methods. In this retrospective study, we reviewed the clinical records of 10 eyes of 8 patients with dacryocystoceles who underwent external dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) surgery. Etiology, presenting symptoms and radiological findings as well as microbiological and histopathological assessment results and outcome were analyzed. Results. The records of 8 patients with dacryocystoceles were included in this study. In the histopathological evaluations of the samples collected from the lacrimal sac wall, chronic inflammation was found in all biopsied samples and fibrosis was observed in two histopathological evaluations. Computerized tomography (CT) imaging showed fluid collection separated from adjacent tissues by a thin rim, corresponding to dacryocystoceles in the sac. In the microbiological culture examination of samples collected from the fluid within the cyst, no bacterial growth in 5 eyes, gram-negative bacillus growth in 3 eyes, and gram-positive cocci growth in 2 eyes were found. Conclusions. Acquired dacryocystoceles were observed extremely rarely and a definite pathogenic agent could not be identified in any of the cases, either microbiologically or histologically, whereas chronic inflammation was detected in all cases in our study.
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Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging findings of acquired dacryocystoceles. Clin Imaging 2014; 38:241-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2013.12.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2013] [Revised: 12/10/2013] [Accepted: 12/19/2013] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Yoon MK, Jakobiec FA, Mendoza PR. Canaliculops: clinicopathologic features and treatment with marsupialization. Am J Ophthalmol 2013; 156:1062-1068.e1. [PMID: 23938123 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2013.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2013] [Revised: 06/05/2013] [Accepted: 06/05/2013] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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PURPOSE To report the features of the rare and under-recognized condition of canaliculops (or canaliculocele) of the eyelid, which is a dilation of the canaliculus, and to evaluate treatment with marsupialization. DESIGN Retrospective interventional case series. METHODS The records of 2 patients with canaliculops from the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary were reviewed. Data collected included clinical history, surgical technique, histopathologic analysis, and comparative immunohistochemical analysis of a range of cytokeratins in normal conjunctival epithelium, normal canalicular epithelium, and canaliculops epithelium. RESULTS Two women, 53 and 66 years of age, experienced chronic, noninflammatory, painless medial eyelid and eyelid margin fluctuant swelling after earlier trauma or eyelid surgery. The external mass was accompanied by a whitish opalescent or bluish discoloration of a palpebral surface bulge. Biopsy revealed multilaminar (up to 12 cells thick), nonkeratinizing, tightly packed small squamous epithelial cells that surmounted a highly regimented basal layer with a picket fence arrangement. No goblet cells or subepithelial inflammation were present. Immunohistochemistry revealed only superficial CK7 immunostaining and positive patchy suprabasilar CK17 staining in the canaliculops epithelium, contrasting with their full-thickness positivity and negativity, respectively, in normal conjunctival epithelium. Marsupialization achieved resolution of the condition in each patient. CONCLUSIONS An improved awareness of the normal canalicular epithelial structure and its immunohistochemical features can definitively separate canaliculops from conjunctival cysts. Previous treatment of canaliculops has involved complete excisions. Canaliculops may, however, be effectively treated with less invasive marsupialization while obtaining an adequate biopsy specimen for histopathologic diagnosis.
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- Michael K Yoon
- Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Service, Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, Massachusetts; Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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