[Nasolacrimal duct disorders in children. Part I. Anatomy, physiology and clinical signs].

Schorzenia dróg łzowych u dzieci. Cześć I. Anatomia, fizjologia i objawy.

Publisher: Panstwowy Zaklad Wydawnictw Lekarskich Country of Publication: Poland NLM ID: 0376614 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0023-2157 (Print) Linking ISSN: 00232157 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Klin Oczna Subsets: MEDLINE

Publication: Warszawa : Panstwowy Zaklad Wydawnictw Lekarskich
Original Publication: Warszawa, Państwowy Zakład Wydawnictw Lekarskich.

Infant Care/*methods ; Lacrimal Apparatus/*pathology ; Lacrimal Apparatus/*physiopathology ; Lacrimal Duct Obstruction/*congenital ; Lacrimal Duct Obstruction/*therapy; Dacryocystitis/etiology ; Dacryocystitis/prevention & control ; Dacryocystorhinostomy/methods ; Female ; Humans ; Infant ; Lacrimal Duct Obstruction/complications ; Lacrimal Duct Obstruction/pathology ; Male ; Massage ; Tears/metabolism

Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction (CLDO) is considered as common and onerous disorder present at infancy. Over 5% of infants have CLDO affecting one or both eyes. The symptoms of CLDO appear shortly after birth or during the first weeks of life. The main symptoms are: excessive and persistent watering, ropy mucous discharge in the conjunctival sac. In conservative treatment a lacrimal sac massage is proposed, though it is not always successful. Topical antibiotics are reserved only if secondary conjunctivitis occurs. Fortunately, most cases resolve spontaneously. However, sometimes nasolacrimal duct probing performed under local or general anesthesia is necessary.

Date Created: 20110409 Date Completed: 20110524 Latest Revision: 20181201

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