Congenital dacryocystocele with acute dacryocystitis: report of two cases.
Congenital dacryocystocele is an uncommon lesion of the nasolacrimal drainage system of newborns. The lesion often develops secondary infection due to the obstruction of both distal and proximal nasolacrimal ducts. Early recognition by experienced pediatrician might initiate effective therapy to prevent the progression to possible secondary infection. However, there is no standard criteria for optimal treatment. Hence, we review the literature and report two newborns with congenital dacryocystocele in one of which progressed to secondary infection, dacryocystitis.
Lin
I-Shou
IS
Department of Pediatrics, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Nar
Min-Kyn
MK
Kua
Ka-Em
KE
Lin
Shun-Ling
SL
D000208:Acute Disease; D003607:Dacryocystitis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D009078:Mucocele / Q000150:complications / Q000151:congenital* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy