Abstract
Purpose: To present a case of bilateral congenital lacrimal anlage ducts in a patient with the VACTERL (vertebral anomalies, anal atresia, cardiac malformations, tracheoesophageal fistula, renal anomalies, and limb anomalies) association. Methods. Case report. Results: A 19-year-old man presented with intermittent facial swelling. Examination revealed bilateral lacrimal anlage ducts. The patient underwent excision of the ducts with silicone intubation. Conclusions: We add the VACTERL association to the list of systemic conditions associated with lacrimal anlage ducts.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 149-150 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2002 |