title: Granuloma of the lacrimal sac.
abstract: This article describes a rare case of granuloma of the lacrimal sac, which was treated with dacryocistorhinostomy and glabellar flap. In addition, the possible etiologic factors, the differential diagnosis and reconstructive techniques indicated in such cases are described.
authors.affiliation: Section of Plastic Surgery, West Virgina University School of Medicine, Morgantown, USA.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ardenghy
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hochberg
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: De Sordi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D006099:Granuloma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007765:Lacrimal Apparatus; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013524:Surgical Flaps