Nasolacrimal dacrocystocele

Case contributed by Lee-Anne Slater
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Tender left medial canthus lump

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Female
ct

CT of the orbits shows a well defined low density lesion in the region of the left nasolacrimal duct with peripheral enhancement in keeping with a nasolacrimal dacrocystocele.

Case Discussion

Nasolacrimal dacrocystocele, most are congenital. Acquired dacrocystoceles are rare.

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