Nasolacrimal duct tumours in the era of endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy: literature review.

摘要: Background Nasolacrimal duct tumours are rare and often found inadvertently during dacryocystorhinostomy. Anecdotal case reports have been published, mostly in ophthalmology journals. Since the era of endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy, such cases more frequently encountered by ENT surgeons. Method This paper a retrospective chart review patients who underwent dacryocystorhinostomy over last 10 years our dedicated epiphora clinic. It also provides systematic literature nasolacrimal tumour published English 16 years. Results Four 525 procedures exposed (inverted papilloma, oncocytoma, lymphoma solitary fibrous tumour). The revealed 118 reports. Papilloma was most reported benign common malignant tumour. Conclusion advent being diagnosed relatively early when smaller size. Because rarity this condition, it is advisable that managed through service framework.