Boratto, L MOréfice, FWerner, L PAntunes, C M1998-07-052009-05-281998-07-052009-05-281998-07-05Boratto LM, Oréfice F, Werner LP, Antunes CM. Dacryocystographic examination does not identify early seventh nerve failure in leprosy patients. Indian Journal of Leprosy. 1998 Jul-Sep; 70(3): 287-9http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/54336Dacryocystographic examination was performed in two groups of patients: patients having leprosy and those not having leprosy, in order to look for early failure of the facial nerve. The results of this study show that this kind of examination does not improve diagnosis of leprosy.engAdolescentAdultAgedContrast MediaDiatrizoate Meglumine --diagnostic useFacial Nerve Diseases --diagnosisFemaleHumansLacrimal Apparatus --physiopathologyLeprosy --complicationsMaleMiddle AgedClinical Trial