Nasolacrimal duct obstruction secondary to dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans

Paul Bryar*, Regina Sun, Daniel Ebroon

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Abstract

Objective To describe a patient wtih dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans causing a nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO). Design Case report. Participant A 33-year-old female with an NLDO. Results We report a patient with NLDO as the presenting sign of a rare tumor of the skin, dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans. The patient presented with epiphora, and after dacryocystorhinostomy was done, histopathology revealed dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans. The clinical course, magnetic resonance imaging, and histopathology are discussed. Conclusion Obstruction of the lacrimal drainage system can be seen with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1398-1400
Number of pages3
JournalOphthalmology
Volume111
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2004

Funding

The authors have no proprietary interest in the work presented, which is supported by unrestricted funds from Research to Prevent Blindness, Inc., New York, New York.

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ophthalmology

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