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Dacryocystitis is an infection of the lacrimal sac, secondary to obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct at the junction of the lacrimal sac. [1] The term derives from Greek dákryon ' tear ' cysta 'sac' and -itis ' inflammation '. [ 2 ]
Dacryocystocele (Dacryocystitis) or timo cyst is a benign, bluish-gray mass in the inferomedial canthus that develops within a few days or weeks after birth. The uncommon condition forms as a result as a consequence of narrowing or obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct , usually during prenatal development .
A dacryocystorhinostomy is the treatment of choice for most patients with acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Surgical indications include recurrent dacryocystitis, chronic mucoid reflux, painful distension of the lacrimal sac, and bothersome epiphora.
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Typical indications include epiphora and dacryocystitis. [3]DSG allows quantification of tear turnover and drainage. [4] Various quantification models have been developed, which must account for the variable drainage of asymptomatic systems. [5]
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