Congenital lacrimal sac fistula: A case report and review

Authors
Missner, SC Kauffman, CL
Citation
Sc. Missner et Cl. Kauffman, Congenital lacrimal sac fistula: A case report and review, CUTIS, 67(2), 2001, pp. 121-123
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Dermatology
Journal title
CUTIS
ISSN journal
00114162 → ACNP
Volume
67
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
121 - 123
Database
ISI
SICI code
0011-4162(200102)67:2<121:CLSFAC>2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
The lacrimal system is crucial for vision and comprises the lacrimal glands , which produce tears, and the lacrimal drainage system, which drains tears away from the eyes, While various disease processes affect the lacrimal gl ands, the lacrimal drainage system is commonly prone to congenital abnormal ities such as lacrimal sac fistula. We describe a case with classic finding s and review dermatologic manifestations of this entity.