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Canaliculops Mimicking Canaliculitis
Chrisha Faye T Habaluyas1, Jonnah Kristina C Teope1, Mayari Ito1
1Oculoplastic, Orbital & Lacrimal Surgery, Aichi Medical University Hospital, Aichi, JPN.
Cureus
|December 23, 2024
Summary
Canaliculops, a rare non-infectious dilation of the lacrimal canaliculus, can mimic canaliculitis. This case highlights successful management of a medial canthal mass via dacryoendoscopy and lacrimal tube insertion.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Oculoplastics
Background:
- Canaliculops is a rare condition presenting as a medial canthal mass.
- It results from non-infectious dilation of the lacrimal canaliculus.
- This condition can be misdiagnosed as canaliculitis.
Observation:
- A 68-year-old woman presented with a five-year history of progressive right upper eyelid swelling.
- A non-tender, purplish-red cystic lesion was noted medial to the punctum.
- Dacryoendoscopy revealed an expanded right upper horizontal canaliculus with minimal inflammation and no granulation tissue.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with right common canaliculus obstruction.
- Management involved dacryoendoscopic probing and lacrimal tube insertion.
- Cytodiagnostic examination showed foam and inflammatory cells in the dilated canaliculus fluid.
Implications:
- This case demonstrates effective treatment for canaliculops.
- Dacryoendoscopy is a valuable tool for diagnosing and managing this rare condition.
- Prompt diagnosis and intervention can prevent recurrence and resolve epiphora.
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