Acute dacryocystitis retention: a case report and literature review

ABSTRACT Acute dacryocystitis retention (ADR) is an unusual entity that contributes to an incorrect diagnosis and treatment. We describe a case of acute dacryocystitis retention occurring in a 61-year-old diabetic male who presented with severe pain, swelling, and inflammatory signs above the left m...

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Published in:Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia 2022-01, Vol.85 (3), p.306-308
Main Authors: Aleid, Shaikha, Schellini, Silvana A., Alsheikh, Osama, Elkhamary, Sahar M.
Format: Article
Language:English
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OPHTHALMOLOGY
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Summary:ABSTRACT Acute dacryocystitis retention (ADR) is an unusual entity that contributes to an incorrect diagnosis and treatment. We describe a case of acute dacryocystitis retention occurring in a 61-year-old diabetic male who presented with severe pain, swelling, and inflammatory signs above the left medial canthal ligament tendon. He had no previous history of epiphora. Computed tomography scan indicated acute dacryocystitis. Clinical treatment resulted in complete resolution of the condition. Syringing one month after the acute episode indicated a patent lacrimal excretory system. The temporary obstruction that evolved to an acute dacryocystitis retention was probably secondary to nasal alteration or supposed dacryoliths. Timely, conservative clinical treatment can lead to complete resolution of acute dacryocystitis retention with no further treatments.
ISSN:0004-2749
1678-2925
1678-2925
DOI:10.5935/0004-2749.20220044