Incidence of neoplasia in patients with unilateral epiphora

2015 ◽  
Vol 129 (S3) ◽  
pp. S53-S57 ◽  
Author(s):  
T Bewes ◽  
R Sacks ◽  
P L Sacks ◽  
D Chin ◽  
N Mrad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nasolacrimal Duct ◽  
Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction ◽  
Stricture Formation ◽  
Benign Stricture ◽  
Common Cause ◽  
Duct Obstruction ◽  
Lacrimal System ◽  
History Of ◽  
Surgical Teams ◽  
Operative Findings

AbstractBackground:Nasolacrimal duct obstruction is common and is usually a result of benign stricture formation. Although neoplasia near or around the lacrimal system may produce epiphora, the incidence of neoplasia from within the lacrimal system as a cause of nasolacrimal duct obstruction is not well documented.Methods:A retrospective study was performed on all patients undergoing dacryocystorhinostomy with a history of epiphora. The incidence of patients with operative findings of intra-lacrimal neoplasm was sought. Histopathologically confirmed cases were included.Results:The study comprised 537 patients, who underwent a total of 631 endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy procedures between January 1998 and July 2013. Non-stenotic causes of nasolacrimal duct obstruction were encountered in 3.01 per cent of dacryocystorhinostomy procedures, and included neoplastic, inflammatory and infectious pathologies. Inverted papilloma was the most common cause, encountered in 0.79 per cent of dacryocystorhinostomy operations.Conclusion:These findings suggest that neoplasia is an uncommon but not a rare cause of nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Surgical teams performing high numbers of dacryocystorhinostomy procedures should be aware of such pathology and patients counselled appropriately.

Dacryostenosis in Newborns: Probing, or Syringing, or Both?

2000 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 128-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.A. Tahat
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
High Pressure ◽  
Nasolacrimal Duct ◽  
Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction ◽  
Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction ◽  
Duct Obstruction ◽  
The Third ◽  
Lacrimal System ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Nasolacrimal Ducts

Purpose This prospective study was designed to establish whether it is more effective to treat symptomatic congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction by probing, or high-pressure irrigation, or both. Methods During the period February 1991 to January 1999, 228 infants (300 nasolacrimal ducts) were examined (132 males, 96 females, age range 12–13 months). These patients were divided into three groups of 100 ducts each. The first group was probed only; in the second group the nasolacrimal ducts were irrigated under high pressure using methylene blue-stained saline, and the third group was probed and irrigated in the same setting. The procedures were done under light general anesthesia. Results Ninety-one ducts in the first group improved after probing. In the second group 64 ducts improved after irrigation. In the third group 96 ducts improved after both probing and irrigation. Conclusions To treat symptomatic congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction, it is more effective to combine high-pressure irrigation and probing. This gives a better success rate, first in treatment and secondarily, permitting intraoperative verification of the patency of the excretory lacrimal system.

scholarly journals Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction: An Unusual Presentation of Sarcoidosis

2020 ◽  
pp. 014556132095049
Author(s):  
Samih J. Nassif ◽  
Devin Ruiz ◽  
Alison Callahan ◽  
Elie E. Rebeiz
Keyword(s):  
Ct Scan ◽  
Drainage System ◽  
Nasolacrimal Duct ◽  
Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction ◽  
Duct Obstruction ◽  
Nasal Tissue ◽  
History Of ◽  
Lacrimal Bone ◽  
Subepithelial Layer ◽  
Noncaseating Granulomas

Lacrimal drainage system disorders leading to epiphora are a common ophthalmologic complaint. When such a patient is identified, the ophthalmologist frequently collaborates with the otolaryngologist to perform a dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR). In rare cases, sinonasal sarcoidosis may lead to nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLD) and dacryocystitis. A 48-year-old Caucasian female was referred to the Otolaryngology clinic for evaluation of a 6-month history of persistent right-sided nasal obstruction and epiphora. After physical examination and computerized tomography (CT) scan, she was diagnosed with right NLD with dacryocystitis. The patient underwent right endoscopic DCR. Pathology from the lacrimal bone and nasal tissue demonstrated noncaseating granulomas suggestive of sarcoidosis. Postoperative evaluation including lung CT scan confirmed systemic sarcoidosis. Nasolacrimal duct obstruction very rarely is the presenting symptom in patients with sarcoidosis. Imaging is necessary to rule out other causes of NLD, and histopathology is essential for diagnosis. Noncaseating granulomas are found along the nasal tissue and lacrimal sac, specifically in the subepithelial layer. Treatment consists of DCR, either endoscopic or external. Both approaches achieve long-lasting resolution of symptoms but may require revision from inflammation and scarring. There is no consensus on the use of intraoperative or postoperative steroids.

scholarly journals ENDOSCOPIC ENDONASAL DACRYOCYSTORHINOSTOMY: EXPERIENCE OF HUNDRED CASES

2021 ◽  
Vol 71 (6) ◽  
pp. 2104-08
Author(s):  
Muhammad Shahid ◽  
Muhammad Awais ◽  
Amjad Akram ◽  
Syed Abid Hassan Naqvi ◽  
Omar Zafar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Armed Forces ◽  
Nasolacrimal Duct ◽  
Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Endoscopic Endonasal ◽  
Duct Obstruction ◽  
Lacrimal System ◽  
Chronic Dacryocystitis ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
External Dacryocystorhinostomy

Objective: To determine the success rate of Endonasal Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy (Endo-DCR) in cases of chronic dacryocystitis secondary to primary acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO). Study Design: Quasi-experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Oculoplastic Surgery, Armed Forces Institute of Ophthalmology Rawalpindi, from Sep 2018 to Nov 2019. Methodology: Endo-DCR under General Anaesthesia was performed on 100 patients of primary acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction causing chronic dacryocystitis. Post-operatively these patients were checked on first post-op day, then on one week and finally four months after surgery. We removed silicone tubes of all the patients four months after surgery. To ensure patency of lacrimal passage, we did syringing and irrigation of lacrimal system of all cases, at conclusion of the study. We chose absence of epiphora and patent lacrimal system on syringing as indicators of successful procedure. Results: Hundred patients (males 37; females 63) were recruited for this study. Mean age of our sample population was 51.1 ± 29 years. Right nasolacrimal duct obstruction cases were 56 whereas left nasolacrimal duct obstruction cases were 44. Subjective improvement i.e., absence of epiphora was found in 90% patients. We got successful irrigation of lacrimal passages (objective improvement) in 94% of patients. Conclusion: Endo-DCR yields comparable results to external Dacryocystorhinostomy (Ex DCR). It offers additional benefits of esthetically better outcome, lesser complication rate and short surgery and patient recovery time.

Balloon Dilatation for Treatment of Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction

2005 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Yüksel ◽  
K. Ceylan ◽  
O. Erden ◽  
R. Kiliç ◽  
S. Duman
Keyword(s):  
Success Rate ◽  
Balloon Dilatation ◽  
Clinical Success ◽  
Nasolacrimal Duct ◽  
Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction ◽  
Older Children ◽  
Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction ◽  
Duct Obstruction ◽  
Lacrimal System ◽  
The Mean

Purpose To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of balloon dacryocystoplasty in the treatment of congenital nasolacrimal duct obstructions. Methods Balloon dacryocystoplasty was attempted in 25 eyes of 21 patients. The procedure was performed successfully in 24 eyes of 20 patients, age range 21–72 months. Nineteen eyes had no previous procedure. The mean age of this group was 43.9 months (range 36–72 months). Five eyes had failed probing of lacrimal system. The mean age of this group was 22.2 months (range 21–24 months). The authors performed balloon dacryocystoplasty under endoscopic guidance. Clinical success was defined as complete remission of epiphora within follow-up period of 7–34 months (mean 25.2 months). Results The authors performed balloon dacryocystoplasty in 24 eyes. The first procedure was successful in 20 of them and the clinic success rate was 83.3%. The technique was repeated in the one eye that recurred and as it ended successfully, the clinic success rate increased to 87.5%. In 17 of the 19 eyes (89.4%) in which balloon dacryocystoplasty was performed primarily, and in 4 of 5 eyes (80%) in which balloon dacryocystoplasty was performed secondarily after unsuccessful probing, the procedure was clinically successful. There was intermittent epiphora in 3 eyes (15%) and these were considered as recurrence. Conclusions This experience shows that balloon dilatation is a safe and effective treatment of congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction as a primary procedure in children over 36 months of age and as a secondary procedure after failure of lacrimal system probing. As a result, balloon dacryocystoplasty can be an alternative treatment in older children and can be preferred to silicone intubation and dacryocystorhinostomy performed after unsuccessful probing.

Efficacy of endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy, using ‘cold steel’ instruments without stenting, in treatment of distal nasolacrimal duct obstruction

2011 ◽  
Vol 125 (6) ◽  
pp. 590-594 ◽  
Author(s):  
L Ananth ◽  
P Hosamani ◽  
G Chary
Keyword(s):  
Complete Resolution ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Nasolacrimal Duct ◽  
Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction ◽  
Success Rates ◽  
Duct Obstruction ◽  
Lacrimal System ◽  
Reliable Procedure ◽  
One Year

AbstractObjective:To assess the efficacy of an endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy technique using conventional instruments, without the use of any adjunctive techniques.Study design:Prospective, non-randomised, cohort study.Methods:Patients diagnosed with nasolacrimal duct obstruction between January 2006 and December 2008 were included in the study. Seventy-eight endonasal dacryocystorhinostomies (primary or revision) were performed with conventional ‘cold steel’ instruments. The technique involved complete exposure and marsupialisation of the lacrimal sac. No adjunctive procedures were used. Success was defined as complete resolution of epiphora and a patent lacrimal system, evaluated by lacrimal irrigation and endoscopy, one year post-operatively.Results:Seventy-four of the 78 cases were symptom-free after a minimum follow up of 12 months, giving an overall success rate of 94.9 per cent. The success rates for primary and revision cases were 95.5 and 90.9 per cent, respectively.Conclusion:Meticulous surgical technique can ensure high success rates with the use of conventional cold steel instruments, without the use of adjunctive procedures, making endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy a cost-effective, reliable procedure.

scholarly journals Conservative Treatment for Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction – Factors Affecting the Success

2021 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 25-28
Author(s):  
K. P. Valcheva ◽  
S. V. Murgova
Keyword(s):  
Conservative Treatment ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Nasolacrimal Duct ◽  
Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction ◽  
Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Duct Obstruction ◽  
Nonsurgical Management ◽  
History Of ◽  
A Prospective Study

Abstract Aim To examine the success rate and factors affecting the effect of conservative treatment for congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction (CNLDO) in children. Methodology A prospective study was made on 167 eyes of 131 patients with clinical signs of CNLDO. All of them were initially treated nonsurgically with Crigler massage. The curative effect of this management was evaluated on the basis of no history of watery eyes, negative regurgitation test, and dye disappearance test 0 or 1 grade. Exploratory analyses assessed whether baseline characteristics including age, gender and laterality were associated with the probability of CNLDO resolving without surgery. If the nonsurgical treatment failed, probing was done in the Eye Clinic in Pleven. Results The conservative treatment for CNLDO with Crigler massage was successful in the majority of treated cases – in 115 out of 167 eyes with CNLDO (68,9%). The remaining 52 (31,1%) eyes were probed. Age (p = 0,001) and laterality (p = 0,001) were found to be associated with resolution of the clinical signs. Conclusions Nonsurgical management for CNLDO was successful initial treatment in patients with this pathology. The Crigler massage was more effective in children up to 12 months of age with unilateral obstruction.

Is there an association between congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction and cesarean delivery?

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 1228-1231
Author(s):  
Mehmet Fuat Alakus ◽  
Umut Dag ◽  
Selahattin Balsak ◽  
Seyfettin Erdem ◽  
Hasan Oncul ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family History ◽  
Cesarean Section ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
Nasolacrimal Duct ◽  
Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction ◽  
First Birth ◽  
Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction ◽  
Duct Obstruction ◽  
Obstruction Group ◽  
History Of

Purpose: The aim of this study was to research the relationship between types of birth and congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Method: The study enrolled 665 infantile patients with prediagnosis of congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction due to associated ophthalmic symptoms. Age, gender, family history, delivery type, and patient medical records were investigated. Patients were grouped and compared according to their birth type and whether it was the first birth. Results: The number of the infants with and without congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction was 227 (34.1%) and 438 (65.9%), respectively. Comparison of the congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction and non-congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction groups according to the first births showed that ratio of cesarean section was significantly higher in the congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction group than the non- congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction group (58.7% and 20.7%, respectively). Number with positive family history also was significantly higher in the congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction group. Conclusion: Cesarean section in first birth and positive family history of congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction appear to be important risk factors in the etiopathogenesis of congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction.

scholarly journals Success Rate of Probing for Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction in Children

Folia Medica ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krasina P. Valcheva ◽  
Snezhana V. Murgova ◽  
Emilia K. Krivoshiiska
Keyword(s):  
Success Rate ◽  
Nasolacrimal Duct ◽  
Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction ◽  
Cure Rate ◽  
Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction ◽  
Duct Obstruction ◽  
History Of ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Abstract Aim: To determine the success rate of initial and repeated probing for congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction (CNLDO) in children between 2-41 months. Patients and methods: One hundred and twelve children aged 1.8 to 13 years responded to the control examination. They were diagnosed with CNLDO in the past and now included in a retrospective study. The mean follow-up period was 5.2 years (from 0.6 to 11.6 years). Patients were divided into two groups according to their age at the time of surgery: group A (2-12 months) and group B (13-41 months). Probing and irrigation of NLD was performed in the Eye Clinic in Pleven under general anesthesia in all subjects. A controlled examination was done to evaluate the effect of probing on the basis of a history of watery eyes, regurgitation test, and dye disappearance test (DTT). Results: Of the 131 eyes in 112 children, 110 eyes (84%) had one probing and 21 eyes (16%) had repeat probing. Success rate of the initial probing was 90% (99 of 110) for all patients’ eyes: 89% (70 of 79) in group A and 94% (29 of 31) in group B. The cure rate of the repeat probing was 76% (16 of 21) for all patients: 88% (7 of 8) in group A and 69% (9 of 13) in group B. The overall success rate of probing was 88% (115 of 131). Conclusion: Nasolacrimal duct probing followed by irrigation is a commonly performed, highly successful treatment for congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction in children. The success rate for initial and repeated nasolacrimal duct probing is not affected by age.

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