Lacrimal canaliculitis.
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چکیده
Canaliculitis is an uncommon, often misdiagnosed diagnosis because canaliculitis can mimic many other common ocular conditions. Canaliculitis should be appropriately diagnosed and treated to avoid recurrent inflammation and possible obstruction of the upper portion of the lacrimal system. This review will serve as a concise resource to aid in diagnosis and provide updated management options.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Saudi journal of ophthalmology : official journal of the Saudi Ophthalmological Society
دوره 28 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014