Presentation
Painful soft tissue bulge on the left side medial canthus with a history of nasolacrimal duct obstruction.
Patient Data
Age: 75 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Hemorrhagic dacryocystitis
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Cystic distention of the left side lacrimal sac containing dense fluid is seen. Note also right eye has no native lens and a relatively large AP length of the right eye with a thin uveo-scleral layer. Cerebral ventricles are also dilated.
Case Discussion
The case illustrates hemorrhagic dacryocystitis which is rare and usually due to long-standing nasolacrimal duct obstruction complicated by infection.
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