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Published on: October 13, 2017
Ectopic dacryops mimicking a lacrimal sac tumor: A case report and literature review
Abdulrahman Alfarhan1, Jawaher Alwatban1, Hamad Alsuliman1,2
1Oculoplastic and Orbit Division, King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Purpose:
To report a rare case of dacryops found within the lacrimal sac, which mimicked a lacrimal sac tumor.
Observations:
An adult female patient presented with epiphora and chronic swelling of the lacrimal sac, initially raising concerns for a possible lacrimal sac tumor. Imaging revealed a well-defined cystic lesion with a patent lacrimal drainage system. Histopathological examination confirmed the presence of a lacrimal gland cyst (dacryops) within the lacrimal sac.
Conclusions And Importance:
This case highlights the rare occurrence of lacrimal gland tissue within the lacrimal sac, a location that has eluded prior definitive descriptions in the literature. Recognition of this condition is crucial for appropriate diagnosis and management, as it can mimic more serious pathologies such as a lacrimal sac tumor.
