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ArticleInternational journal of ophthalmology2025

Behavior and outcomes of 141 acquired lacrimal sac mucoceles treated

Ying-Jie Ma, Guang-Ming Zhou, Zhi-Rong Liu, Jin-Fei Wei, Xin-Yu Li, Bin Dong, Lin-Juan Wu, Wen-Can Wu, Bo Yu

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Ying-Jie MaNational Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, Zhejiang Province, China.
Guang-Ming ZhouNational Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, Zhejiang Province, China.
Zhi-Rong LiuThe Eye Hospital, School of Ophthalmology & Optometry, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, Zhejiang Province, China.
Jin-Fei WeiThe Eye Hospital, School of Ophthalmology & Optometry, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, Zhejiang Province, China.
Xin-Yu LiThe Eye Hospital, School of Ophthalmology & Optometry, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, Zhejiang Province, China.
Bin DongThe Eye Hospital, School of Ophthalmology & Optometry, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, Zhejiang Province, China.
Lin-Juan WuThe Eye Hospital, School of Ophthalmology & Optometry, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, Zhejiang Province, China.
Wen-Can WuNational Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, Zhejiang Province, China.
Bo YuNational Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, Zhejiang Province, China.

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aimTo investigate the clinical profile of patients with acquired lacrimal sac mucocele (ALSM) and evaluate the efficacy of endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (En-DCR) for this condition.

methodsEn-DCRs were performed on 141 patients with ALSM patients from January 2016 to March 2022. The clinical baseline information and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images were recorded and summarized. To assess the effectiveness of En-DCR therapy, both anatomical and functional success rate was assessed during a 12mo follow-up.

resultsA total of 141 patients, with a mean age of 57.70±14.11y, were enrolled in this study. Majority of the patients were female (

conclusionALSM is more commonly seen in females and unilaterally. It is essentially a complication of lacrimal duct obstruction. MRI characteristics can be used for precise clinical diagnosis, while En-DCR emerges as an optimal therapy for this condition. Our results provide a comprehensive reference for the diagnosis and treatment of ALSM.

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acquired lacrimal sac mucoceleclinical profileendoscopic dacryocystorhinostomymagnetic resonance imaging

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PMCPMC11754020

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