Conservative Management Of Congenital Dacrocystocele
Published: June 1, 2010 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2010/.785
BAPPAL A, SUDHIR S, RATHNAKAR U P, UDUPA A L, PRAKASH S
*(DNB), Department of ophthalmology,** (MD), Department of pediatrics,Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore,*** (MD), Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Department of pharmacology,****(PhD), Department of Pharmacology, FMS, UWI, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados,***** (MD), Department of pharmacology, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
Correspondence
Dr. U.P. Rathnakar, MD, Manipal University,
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore,
Department of pharmacology.
L.H.H.Road, Karnataka, 575001.
Phone: +919448983292,
E-Mail: ratnakar.uncle@gmail.com
Congenital dacryocystoceles are variants of nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Even though they are considered to be a benign condition, intranasal extensions can bring about serious respiratory distress syndrome in neonates. Controversy still exists regarding conventional and invasive treatment options. There was total resolution with simple massaging of the cyst in this case.
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