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Courtney Y Kauh1, Lindell R Gentry, Gregory K Hartig
1*Oculoplastic, Facial Cosmetic & Orbital Surgery, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, †Section of Neuroradiology, Department of Radiology, and ‡Department of Otolaryngology, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.A.
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|April 6, 2016
Summary
Painful tearing can signal unusual causes. A maxillary sinus fungus ball was identified as the source of a patient's severe tearing after CT imaging, highlighting the need for thorough evaluation.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Tearing (epiphora) is a common ophthalmologic complaint.
- Atypical symptoms associated with tearing may indicate underlying conditions requiring further investigation.
- Sinus pathologies can sometimes manifest with ocular symptoms.
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