A case report of chronic dacryocystitis caused by nasal stones
Yandi Huo,
Luoxiang Li,
Ya Mo
et al.
Abstract:Background
This paper reports a case of chronic dacryocystitis due to nasal stones.
Case presentation
An 84-year-old male patient was admitted to the hospital with chronic dacryocystitis of the right eye due to tearing and purulent discharge from the right eye for more than 1 month. Antibiotic treatments such as gatifloxacin eye drops were given at other hospitals but did not relieve the symptoms. A computed tomography(CT) scan of the lacrimal duct… Show more
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