title: Lacrimal ductal cysts.
abstract: Cyst formation can occur in any location where lacrimal gland tissue is present. A new classification is proposed based on these locations: palpebral lobe cysts (simple dacryops); orbital lobe cysts; cysts of the accessory lacrimal glands of Krause and Wolfring; and cysts of ectopic (choristomatous) lacrimal glands. The characteristic clinical presentation, histopathology, and treatment of these lacrimal ductal cysts is described.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002828:Choristoma / Q000145:classification; D003560:Cysts / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007766:Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009918:Orbital Neoplasms / Q000145:classification; D011859:Radiography