Adult Dacryocystocele Among Patients With Epiphora

Adult Encysted Dacryocystocele: Prevalence Among Patients With Epiphora and Its Management

Patients with lacrimal dacryocystocele were chosen for the study. Dacryocystorhinostomy were done for them after their evaluation.

Evaluation for lacrimal passage in the included patients using syringing, probing and dye disappearance test. Dacryocystorhinostomy were done for all patients and followed up for at least 6 months.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Lacrimal sac mucocele
• Acquired type

Exclusion Criteria:

• No previous lacrimal sac surgery
• Suspected lacrimal sac malignancy