Marsupialization of a lacrimal gland cyst.
A lacrimal gland cyst developed as a late complication of Stevens-Johnson syndrome. The mass produced mechanical ptosis and became secondarily infected. Obstruction of lacrimal secretions contributed to a quantitative tear deficiency and epithelial erosions of the cornea. The mass and the keratoconjunctivitis sicca were successfully managed by marsupialization of the cyst wall.
D000293:Adolescent; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000150:complications; D001763:Blepharoptosis / Q000150:complications*; D002648:Child; D003560:Cysts / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007637:Keratoconjunctivitis / Q000150:complications*; D007766:Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D013262:Stevens-Johnson Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D013666:Tears / Q000378:metabolism