Frequency of Bacterial Samples from Patients with Chronic Acquired Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction

Frequency of Bacterial Samples from Patients with Chronic Acquired Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction

INTRODUCTION Dacryocystitis is an infection of lacremical sac due to obstruction of nasolacrimal duct which has primary or secondary causes. Idiopathic inflammatory obstruction is the primary cause. Trauma, infection, inflammation, neoplasia, and mechanical obstruction are secondary one. AIM The objective of this study is determination of bacterial samples from patients with chronic acquired ...

Frequency of Bacterial Samples from Patients with Chronic Acquired Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction

Introduction: Dacryocystitis is an infection of lacremical sac due to obstruction of nasolacrimal duct which has primary or secondary causes. Idiopathic inflammatory obstruction is the primary cause. Trauma, infection, inflammation, neoplasia, and mechanical obstruction are secondary one. Aim: The objective of this study is determination of bacterial samples from patients with chronic acquired ...

comparison of il-1βconcentration of tear between cases with primary acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction and cases without nasolacrimal duct obstruction

purpose: primary acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction (pando) is an acquired disease characterized by persistent symptoms such as tearing, mucus secretion, recurrent conjunctivitis and eye irritations. different etiologies such as conjunctival infections, and nasal and sinus diseases have been proposed. pathological studies have revealed inflammation, vascular congestion and edema in the earl...

Diagnosis of epiphora and management of acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction

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...