Respiratory Distress in the Neonate: Sequela of a Congenital Dacryocystocele

Hepler, Kristin M.; Woodson, Gayle E.; Kearns, David R.

doi:10.1001/archotol.1995.01890120079016

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“…The canal may expand and take the form of a sac as fluid accumulates [3]. The swelling of lacrimal sac is observed at birth; but newborns diagnosed in the prenatal ultrasonographic screening have also been reported [3,5,9,[16][17][18][19][20]. Prolapse or expansion of the mucocele into nose may lead to respiratory distress and diffulty in feeding, as newborns are preferential nose breathers [16].…”

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Lacrimal Sac Mucocele in a Newborn: A Rare Mimic of Congenital Intranasal Tumor

Günlemez¹,

Öncel²

2015

J Clin Case Rep

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Lacrimal sac mucocele, either unilateral or bilateral, occurs when the nasolacrimal duct is obstructed and is a rare anomaly in the newborn period. We presented 1 day old full-term female baby with respiratory distress. She was referred by her primary care provider for an otolaryngologic assesment with the suspicion of choanal atresia. In her nasal endoscopy, a mass with a mucosal lining was filling the right nasal cavity. Ultrasonography showed a submucosal tumorous lesion in the right nasal cavity and MRI demonstrated a unilateal lacrimal sac mucocele. In this case report, it is stressed that lacrimal sac mucocele may manifest only with intranasal mass in the newborn period; which can be misdiagnosed as a tumor. MRI is a valuable tool in its capacity to delineate many details in mucocele and may prevent unnecessary biopsies and other surgical procedures.

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Lacrimal Sac Mucocele in a Newborn: A Rare Mimic of Congenital Intranasal Tumor

Günlemez¹,

Öncel²

2015

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“…Cases of either proximal or distal obstruction may present with epiphora, which is generally self-resolving. Obstruction both proximally and distally results in the formation of a dacryocystocoele, the majority of which present as a unilateral fluctuant mass at the medial canthus, often with blue discoloration and associated epiphora [12,13]. Some authors believe that the valve of Rosenmuller may not have to be completely obstructed, but may behave as a unidirectional valve, preventing the escape of secretions collected against an imperforate valve of Hasner inferiorly [5,11].…”

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Neonatal respiratory distress secondary to bilateral intranasal dacryocystocoeles

Léonard

O’Keefe

Rowley

et al. 2008

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology

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“…Symptomatic congenital obstruction of the nasolacrimal system is a common problem affecting 5-6% of newborns [12]. Eighty-five to 95% of those with uncomplicated nasolacrimal obstruction will experience spontaneous resolution within 1 year.…”

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Congenital nasal obstruction: clinical and radiologic review

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Congenital nasal obstruction can result in neonatal respiratory distress because neonates are obligate nasal breathers. Therefore, all physicians who deal with infants should be familiar with the structural abnormalities, masses, and syndromes that cause nasal obstruction, so that appropriate work-up and treatment can be promptly initiated. This paper reviews the embryology of the nasal passage and then continues with the different causes of nasal obstruction. Special attention is paid to the presentation, physical exam findings, and imaging modality of choice.

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Respiratory Distress in the Neonate: Sequela of a Congenital Dacryocystocele

Cited by 46 publications

References 14 publications

Lacrimal Sac Mucocele in a Newborn: A Rare Mimic of Congenital Intranasal Tumor

Lacrimal Sac Mucocele in a Newborn: A Rare Mimic of Congenital Intranasal Tumor

Neonatal respiratory distress secondary to bilateral intranasal dacryocystocoeles

Congenital nasal obstruction: clinical and radiologic review

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