title: Herpetic canalicular obstruction.
abstract: Primary herpes simplex infection may involve the lining of the lacrimal canaliculi and result in permanent strictures and epiphora. Five cases are reported and analyzed in combination with previously reported cases. Antiviral medication was not responsible for lacrimal drainage obstruction in these cases.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003608:Dacryocystorhinostomy; D005260:Female; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007766:Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology; D007767:Lacrimal Duct Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009301:Nasolacrimal Duct