Recurrent Dacryostenosis as Initial Presentation of Sarcoidosis. (9th September 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Blouin, Marie Julie; Black, Daniel O.; Fradet, Gaetan
• Other Names: De Diego J. I. Academic Editor.; Sudhoff H. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in otolaryngology. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-09-09
• Subjects: Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology; Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases; Otolaryngology; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617.51
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/870527
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6765

Abstract

Abstract : Sarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous disease with an unknown etiology. It most commonly affects young and middle-aged females. It can affect any organ, but mostly lung, skin, and eyes. Up to half of patients are asymptomatic and the disease is often detected incidentally on abnormal chest radiography. We report the case of a 31-year-old male with bilateral recurrent dacryostenosis. The nasolacrimal obstruction was the initial manifestation of systemic sarcoidosis.