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Cysts/diagnostic imaging , Dacryocystitis/diagnostic imaging , Nasal Obstruction/diagnostic imaging , Adult , Cysts/complications , Cysts/embryology , Dacryocystitis/complications , Dacryocystitis/embryology , Diagnosis, Differential , Female , Humans , Lacrimal Duct Obstruction/diagnostic imaging , Lacrimal Duct Obstruction/embryology , Lacrimal Duct Obstruction/etiology , Nasal Obstruction/embryology , Nasal Obstruction/etiology , Pregnancy , Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color/methods , Ultrasonography, Prenatal/methodsABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Bilateral dacryocystoceles develop as a result of obstruction of the nasolacrimal canal. The advances in obstetric sonography have led to increased diagnosis of this structural defect in the antenatal period as early as 24 weeks' gestation. CASE: We describe a case of bilateral dacryocystocele with clear visualization of this defect using 3-D/4-D sonography. CONCLUSION: Optimal visualization of this lesion using 3-D/4-D sonogram is helpful in providing better distinction of this lesion from other fetal facial lesions and can provide reassurance to anxious parents.
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Lacrimal Apparatus/diagnostic imaging , Lacrimal Apparatus/embryology , Mucocele/diagnostic imaging , Ultrasonography, Prenatal/methods , Adult , Female , Gestational Age , Humans , Infant, Newborn , Lacrimal Duct Obstruction/complications , Lacrimal Duct Obstruction/embryology , Male , Mucocele/embryology , Mucocele/etiology , Pregnancy , Pregnancy OutcomeABSTRACT
We report on two cases of postsaccal dacryostenosis diagnosed prenatally with ultrasound at routine pregnancy check-ups. The prenatal and postpartum diagnostic findings are demonstrated.
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Lacrimal Duct Obstruction/diagnostic imaging , Lacrimal Duct Obstruction/embryology , Ultrasonography, Prenatal/methods , Female , Humans , Incidental Findings , Infant, Newborn , PregnancyABSTRACT
The authors report a case of bilateral dacryrocystocele (lacrimal duct obstruction) in a fetus of 32 weeks amenorrhoea, diagnosed by ultrasound. This pathology has been rarely described in a fetus although it is relatively frequent in the new born. This case has made it possible for the authors to define the ultrasound appearances and the prognosis.
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Fetal Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Lacrimal Duct Obstruction/diagnostic imaging , Ultrasonography, Prenatal/standards , Female , Fetal Diseases/embryology , Fetal Diseases/pathology , Humans , Lacrimal Duct Obstruction/embryology , Lacrimal Duct Obstruction/pathology , PregnancyABSTRACT
A case is reported of a five-month-old female with incontinentia pigmenti associated with nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Ocular manifestations of incontinentia pigmenti have previously been described to include persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous, retinal dysplasia, retrolental fibroplasia, corneal opacities, cataract, optic atrophy, and strabismus. This case is believed to be the first reported instance of incontinentia pigmenti associated with nasolacrimal duct obstruction. The management of this patient is also discussed.
