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Neonatal respiratory distress caused by cryptic dacryoceles
R W Arnold1, J List, C E Rosen
1Orbit, Plastic and Neuroophthalmology Ophthalmic Associates, Anchorage, Alaska 99501-2242, USA.
Alaska Medicine
|July 1, 1996
Summary
Neonatal respiratory distress can resolve with treatment of bilateral dacryocele, a rare condition. One case presented delayed symptoms, highlighting the importance of recognizing this uncommon cause of infant breathing difficulties.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neonatology
- Pediatric Pulmonology
Background:
- Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction affects approximately 6% of infants.
- Dacryocele, a complication of nasolacrimal duct obstruction, is significantly rarer, occurring 200 times less frequently.
- Neonatal respiratory distress can have various etiologies, necessitating thorough differential diagnosis.