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. 2025 Mar;77(3):1336-1340.
doi: 10.1007/s12070-025-05335-5. Epub 2025 Jan 18.

Double Pair of Eyes in Newborn: Bilateral Congenital Dacryocystocele- A Case Report

Najwa Raihan Zulkiflee  1 , Azliana Aziz  2 , Hashimah Ismail  1
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Double Pair of Eyes in Newborn: Bilateral Congenital Dacryocystocele- A Case Report

Najwa Raihan Zulkiflee et al. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2025 Mar.

Abstract

Bilateral congenital dacryocystocele is a rare, congenital anomaly of the lacrimal drainage system in a newborn. Herein, we report a case of infected congenital bilateral dacryocystocele in a newborn. The case was determined to be a bilateral dacryocystocele after an endoscopic examination and confirmed by a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Awareness of this entity is important, as it may cause a delay in referral to an otorhinolaryngology (ORL) specialist and subsequently, a delay in diagnosis. Therefore, it should be considered when there is unusual swelling present between the eyes of a newborn and it does not improve with medical treatment.

Keywords: Congenital; Dacryocystocele; Nasolacrimal duct cyst obstruction.

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