Bilateral congenital lacrimal fistulae: a case report.
Ear Nose Throat J
; 91(5): 208-9, 2012 May.
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| ID: mdl-22614557
ABSTRACT
A congenital lacrimal fistula is a rare developmental anomaly, usually unilateral. While it is often asymptomatic, some patients present with epiphora or discharge. We report the case of a 4-year-old boy with bilateral lacrimal fistulae. No other systemic, nasal, or ocular anomalies were found. In the absence of significant symptoms, we decided on a course of observation. In this article, we discuss the embryologic basis of congenital lacrimal fistulae, as well as the typical presentation and possible treatment modalities. The presence of a lacrimal fistula is an indication to search for a variety of underlying systemic and ocular anomalies.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Fístula
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Enfermedades del Aparato Lagrimal
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Child, preschool
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ear Nose Throat J
Año:
2012
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos