Presentation
Term baby with cystic swelling along the medial aspect of the left eye.
Patient Data
Age: Newborn
Gender: Female
From the case:
Dacryocystocele
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Well-defined cystic lesion measuring about 1.2 x 1.5 cm at the medial canthus of the left eye. Some echogenic contents/debris is seen within it. No calcifications, solid component or significant internal vascularity is seen in it.
Case Discussion
sonographic features are suggestive of left dacryocystocele.
clinically the baby had no signs of infection. Baby was managed conservatively (fucithalmic eye ointment and digital massage). No surgical intervention or further imaging was done as the lesion resolved completely.