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Transcanalicular Diode Laser-assisted Dacryocystorhinostomy for the Treatment of Primary Acquired Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction
Published on: October 13, 2017
Prenatal diagnosis of bilateral dacryocystocele using 3-D/4-D ultrasound technology: a case report
Kelecia Brown1, Arun Adhate, Joseph Apuzzio
1Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ 07101, USA. brownk4@umdnj.edu
Background:
Bilateral dacryocystoceles develop as a result of obstruction of the nasolacrimal canal. The advances in obstetric sonography have led to increased diagnosis of this structural defect in the antenatal period as early as 24 weeks' gestation.
Case:
We describe a case of bilateral dacryocystocele with clear visualization of this defect using 3-D/4-D sonography.
Conclusion:
Optimal visualization of this lesion using 3-D/4-D sonogram is helpful in providing better distinction of this lesion from other fetal facial lesions and can provide reassurance to anxious parents.
