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Lacrimal Sac Abscess

Lacrimal Sac Abscess
50 year old lady had epiphora for the past 2 years associated with a non-tender swelling below the left medial canthal ligament. She presented with pain, redness and swelling over the lacrimal sac area for 3 weeks. The lacrimal mucocoele was infected. The pointing abscess indicated that a lacrimal fistula was imminent.
Tan Aik Kah, M.D., Universiti Malaysia Sarawak¦2, Kuching, Malaysia
H04.4
Lacrimal System -> Drainage Apparatus -> Lacrimal sac -> Infection
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