Dacryocystocele

Case contributed by Ali Hekmatnia
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Weeping of left eye

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
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Left nasolacrimal duct dilation filled with small thin-walled homogeneous cyst without bony erosion or destruction. Surrounding fat planes are clear.

Case Discussion

Dacryocystoceles are caused by obstruction of both the proximal and distal ends (imperforated Hasner valve) of the nasolacrimal duct.

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