A Study of the Clinical and Epidemiological Profile of Patients with Congenital Dacryocystitis
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2020-07
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International Society for Contemporary Medical Research
Abstract
Introduction: The most common functional abnormality ofthe infant’s lacrimal apparatus is the congenital blockage ofthe nasolacrimal duct. Non-canalisation of the duct, presenceof epithelial debris, mucous plug and bony occlusion are someof the possible causes of blockage. This was a prospectivestudy to identify the etiological agents, predisposing factorsand clinical profile of patients with congenital dacryocystitis.Material and Methods: A prospective observationalhospital based study was conducted on 72 eyes of 61 childrenpresenting with congenital dacryocystitis, in the age group 0-4years, attending the ophthalmology outpatient department in atertiary care teaching hospital.Results: Congenital dacryocystitis was common in agegroup of 0-3 months (31.15%). The incidence of disease inage group 4-6 months was 24.59% and 7-12 months was13.11%. 55.74% of males were affected. 83.61% of patientshad unilateral congenital dacryocystitis. 80.33% of thechildren had a normal delivery. 66.66% of cases presentedwith epiphora and discharge. 31.95% of cases presented withepiphora only. Epiphora with mucopurulent discharge was themost common presentation. Regurgitation test was positive in88.89% of cases. The nature of regurgitate was mucopurulentin 42.19% of cases.Conclusion: Congenital dacryocystitis usually presents at anearly age with epiphora and mucopurulent discharge. Earlydiagnosis helps in management.
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Congenital, Nasolacrimal Duct, Dacryocystitis, Epiphora, Regurgitate
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Husain Shahbaz, Gupta Rajiv Kumar, Lakra Deepak. A Study of the Clinical and Epidemiological Profile of Patients with Congenital Dacryocystitis. International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research . 2020 Jul; 7(7): g7-g9