| Literature DB >> 16644514 |
Jayshan Yohendran1, Andrew C Wignall, Edward J Beckenham.
Abstract
Congenital dacryocystocoeles are uncommon, presenting as a fluctuant bluish mass inferior to the medial canthus. Even more rarely, these dacryocystocoeles are complicated by intranasal extension. We present a case of a newborn infant with bilateral dacryocystocoeles with intranasal extension (intranasal mucocoeles) causing respiratory distress and feeding difficulties. Prompt surgical correction was performed, with the mucocoeles being de-roofed, leading to the resolution of the dacryocystocoeles. The aetiology, clinical features, and therapeutic options are discussed.Entities:
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Year: 2006 PMID: 16644514 DOI: 10.1016/S1015-9584(09)60119-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Asian J Surg ISSN: 1015-9584 Impact factor: 2.767