Familial congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction
ORPHA:451612· ICD-10 Q10.5
Definition
A rare, genetic, otorhinolaryngological malformation characterized by congenital impatency of the nasolacrimal drainage system in various members of a family. Presentation is not specific and may include a uni- or bilateral medial canthal mass, dacryocystitis, nasal obstruction, periorbital cellulitis, and epiphora. Dacryocystocele and lacrimal puncta agenesis may be associated.
- Prevalence
- <1 / 1 000 000
- Inheritance
- Autosomal recessive
- Age of onset
- Antenatal, Neonatal