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Clinical features and management of dacryops
Cem Ozgonul1, Yusuf Uysal2, Onder Ayyildiz2
1a Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences , Kellogg Eye Center, University of Michigan , Ann Arbor , Michigan , USA.
Orbit (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
|January 5, 2018
Summary
Dacryops, a rare eyelid cyst, typically presents as a painless mass. Diagnosis is straightforward, and management options include observation or surgical excision, both showing good outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Oculoplastics
Background:
- Dacryops is a rare cyst originating from the lacrimal gland.
- It often presents as a painless eyelid mass, requiring accurate diagnosis and management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail the clinical presentation, imaging characteristics, and management strategies for dacryops.
- To evaluate the outcomes of different treatment approaches for dacryops.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective chart review of patients diagnosed with dacryops over a 5-year period.
- Analysis of clinical findings, imaging (CT, ultrasound), and treatment outcomes (observation, surgical excision).
Main Results:
- 14 patients (7 male, median age 48) with dacryops were identified.
- The most common symptom was a non-painful upper eyelid mass; all had a visible cyst.
- Surgical excision (36%) and observation (64%) were employed, with no recurrence after surgery and stable symptoms with observation.
Conclusions:
- Dacryops is a rare but easily diagnosable condition, with or without imaging.
- Surgical excision offers a curative option, while observation is a safe alternative for selected cases.
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