Is congenital dacryocystocele a benign, self‐limited disorder? A review of the literature with four new cases. Issue 8 (8th July 2021) - Annac, Gokce
Abstract: Congenital dacryocystocele (CD) is a rare disorder about which little is known. A nonsystematic review was performed with an addition of four new cases. Thirty‐seven studies were reviewed. The mean gestational age at evaluation was 32 ± 1.09 weeks suggesting that CD is a disorder of late second and third trimester. The mean diameter of dacryocystocele was 7.5 ± 1 mm. The overall associated fetal anomaly rate was 10.7%. In‐utero resolution, neonatal resolution, and surgical management was concluded in 62% ( n = 108), 29% ( n = 52), and 8% ( n = 14), respectively. In conclusion, the need for surgical correction and rate of accompanying fetal anomaly was found high.