title: Distention of the lacrimal sac in neonates.
abstract: We present seven cases of neonatal lacrimal sac distention, ranging from sterile dacryocystocele, subacute dacryocystitis, and acute dacryocystitis. Three patients were cured by probing, one by digital pressure decompression, and two by silicone tube intubation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Boynton
authors.forename: D N
authors.initials: DN
authors.lastname: Drucker
mesh_terms: D003607:Dacryocystitis / Q000151:congenital; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007766:Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / Q000151:congenital*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography