A Case of Nasolacrimal Duct Cyst

Abstract

A rare case of acquired nasolacrimal duct cyst in a 79-year-old male is reported. He complained of nasal obstruction and the protrusion of the right inferior turbinate was observed. CT-scan showed the mass in the right nasolacrymal duct, right inferior turbinate and right inferior nasal meatus.
He had previous history of right dacryocystectomy and facial trauma. The diagnosis of acquired nasolacrimal duct cyst was made from the CT-scan findings and the previous history. Using a nasal endoscope, marsupialization of the cyst was performed under local anesthesia. At his 3month postoperative evaluation, the patient was asymptomatic.