Epiphora due to Kaposi's sarcoma of the nasolacrimal duct

Diagnosis of epiphora and management of acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction

Microbiology of primary acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction: simple epiphora, acute dacryocystitis, and chronic dacryocystitis

PURPOSE The aim of this study was to determine the microbiology of primary acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction (PANDO) and its antimicrobial susceptibilities. METHODS Ninety-three patients (100 eyes) diagnosed with PANDO, categorized as acute, chronic dacryocystitis, or simple epiphora, were prospectively enrolled. Lacrimal sac contents were cultured for aerobic and anaerobic bacteria and ...

Cystic dilation of the distal end of the nasolacrimal duct: underrated cause of epiphora in adults and its endoscopic treatment.

Epiphora is a frequent reason for ophthalmologic consultation. Among the multiple causes, obstructions of the lacrimal excretory system are common. Sacal and postsacal obstructions are much more frequent than presacal obstructions. Obstruction at the level of the Hasner's valve is rare and likely underestimated. The authors report the clinical history and the imaging of 3 patients with a cystic...

Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction

DOS Times Vol. 12, No. 10 April, 2007 Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction is the most common cause of epiphora in children. In the majority of cases, it is due to an obstruction at the lower end of the NLD. The Ophthalmologist should have the throrough understanding of the developmental anatomy, abnormalities of the nasolacrimal system and other congenital disorders for appropriate diagnos...

Adult nasolacrimal duct mucocele.

aging scan showed no abnormalities. Lumbar puncture showed an increased opening pressure (225 cm H2O), but the cerebrospinal fluid showed no cells, no hypoglycorrhachia, and no elevation in the protein concentration. Treatment with ATRA was discontinued, and the APML was treated with a combination of arsenic trioxide, daunorubicin hydrochloride, and cytosine arabinoside. Over the next 6 weeks, ...