Current Diagnosis & Treatment Pediatrics: Disorders of the
Nasolacrimal System
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Terms in this set (12)
Can result of any part of the drainage system from incomplete canalization of the duct
How does obstruction typically occur?
or membranous obstructions
How does nasolacrimal duct obstruction Tearing, mucoid discharge from the affected eye (especially in the morning), erythema
typically present? of one or both lids, conjunctivitis, light sensitivity, blepharospasm
What are differential diagnosis for Congenital glaucoma, foreign bodies, nasal disorders, allergies
nasolacrimal obstruction?
What are common complications of Dacryocystits, orbital cellulitis, sepsis, respiratory distress
nasolacrimal duct obstruction?
What is the treatment for nasolacrimal duct Massage over nasolacrimal sac to empty debris, topical antibiotics, surgical probing,
obstruction? balloon dilation, silicone tube intubation
What is congenital dacryocystocele? Results from obstructions proximal and distal to the nasolacrimal sac
Distended nasolacrimal sac with bluish hue that leads to hemangianoma. Digital
What are clinical findings of congenial
pressure over the nodule may result in reflux of tears, mucus, or purulent discharge
dacryocystocele?
from the inferior eyelid punctum
What are differential diagnosis for congenital Eyelid hemangioma, basal encephalocele
dacrycocytocele?
Nasolacrimal duct probing and endoscopic marsupialization of the intranasal cyst
What are treatment for congenital
under general anesthesia. Systemic antibiotics may be needed along with consult of
dacrycocytocele?
ENT specialist
An infection of the nasolacrimal sac that causes erythema and edema over the
What is Dacryocysitis?
nasolacrimal sac
What is the pathogenesis of dacryocystits? Caused by bacteria that colonizes the upper respiratory tract
Intravenous antibiotics, oral antibiotics for mild causes, topical antibiotics, surgical
What are treatments for dacryocystitis?
drainage
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Nasolacrimal System
Jeremiah
Terms in this set (12)
Can result of any part of the drainage system from incomplete canalization of the duct
How does obstruction typically occur?
or membranous obstructions
How does nasolacrimal duct obstruction Tearing, mucoid discharge from the affected eye (especially in the morning), erythema
typically present? of one or both lids, conjunctivitis, light sensitivity, blepharospasm
What are differential diagnosis for Congenital glaucoma, foreign bodies, nasal disorders, allergies
nasolacrimal obstruction?
What are common complications of Dacryocystits, orbital cellulitis, sepsis, respiratory distress
nasolacrimal duct obstruction?
What is the treatment for nasolacrimal duct Massage over nasolacrimal sac to empty debris, topical antibiotics, surgical probing,
obstruction? balloon dilation, silicone tube intubation
What is congenital dacryocystocele? Results from obstructions proximal and distal to the nasolacrimal sac
Distended nasolacrimal sac with bluish hue that leads to hemangianoma. Digital
What are clinical findings of congenial
pressure over the nodule may result in reflux of tears, mucus, or purulent discharge
dacryocystocele?
from the inferior eyelid punctum
What are differential diagnosis for congenital Eyelid hemangioma, basal encephalocele
dacrycocytocele?
Nasolacrimal duct probing and endoscopic marsupialization of the intranasal cyst
What are treatment for congenital
under general anesthesia. Systemic antibiotics may be needed along with consult of
dacrycocytocele?
ENT specialist
An infection of the nasolacrimal sac that causes erythema and edema over the
What is Dacryocysitis?
nasolacrimal sac
What is the pathogenesis of dacryocystits? Caused by bacteria that colonizes the upper respiratory tract
Intravenous antibiotics, oral antibiotics for mild causes, topical antibiotics, surgical
What are treatments for dacryocystitis?
drainage
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