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Acquired lacrimal cyst: a rare entity
1Guru Nanak Eye Center, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
Orbit (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
|June 5, 2002
Summary
A lacrimal sac cyst caused a progressive mass and tearing in a 37-year-old woman. Surgical excision and dacryocystorhinostomy successfully treated the condition, offering a complete cure.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Lacrimal sac cysts are rare tumors that can cause symptoms like epiphora and a visible mass.
- Differentiating lacrimal sac cysts from other medial canthal masses can be challenging.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of an acquired lacrimal sac cyst in a 37-year-old woman.
- To highlight the diagnostic process and successful treatment of this rare condition.
Main Methods:
- Clinical presentation of a gradually progressive mass in the left medial canthus with epiphora over one year.
- Diagnostic evaluation including imaging (implied).
- Surgical excision of the cyst combined with dacryocystorhinostomy.
Main Results:
- Operative and histopathological findings confirmed the diagnosis of a lacrimal sac cyst.
- Complete resolution of symptoms and the mass following surgical intervention.
Conclusions:
- Acquired lacrimal sac cysts, though rare, should be considered in the differential diagnosis of medial canthal masses with epiphora.
- Combined surgical excision and dacryocystorhinostomy is an effective treatment for lacrimal sac cysts, leading to a complete cure.