Rhinosporidiosis of lacrimal sac: An interesting case of orbital swelling
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Low flow venous malformation lesion presented with medial canthal swelling simulating swelling of the lacrimal sac origin: A case report.
Low flow venous malformation lesions (e.g. cavernous venous malformations) are commonly seen in the orbit and peri-orbital area. Common conditions may present with unexpected presentation. Here we report a 50 years old male patient with low flow venous malformation lesion presented with medial canthal swelling similar to the swelling typically seen in lacrimal sac related pathologies.
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Natural Science, Biology and Medicine
سال: 2016
ISSN: 0976-9668
DOI: 10.4103/0976-9668.175102