Localized amyloidosis affecting the lacrimal sac managed by endoscopic surgery: A case report.

paythelady.612 shared this article with you from Inoreader Localized amyloidosis affecting the lacrimal sac managed by endoscopic surgery: A case report. Μέσω pubmed: "world j clin cases"... Related Articles Localized amyloidosis affecting the lacrimal sac managed by endoscopic surgery: A case report. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Nov 26;8(22):5684-5689 Authors: Song XL, Yang JY, Lai YT, Zhou JY, Wang JJ, Sun XC, Wang DH Abstract BACKGROUND: Here we present a rare case of localized amyloidosis involving the nasolacrimal duct and lacrimal sac which was managed by endoscopic surgery. CASE SUMMARY: A 50-year-old man whose medical history included bilateral ventricular fold and vocal cord amyloidosis complained of bilateral epiphora. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a neoplasm within the nasolacrimal sac. Characteristic positivity for Congo red staining and birefringence under a polarized microscope proved the diagnosis of amyloidosis. Dacryocystorhinostomy via an endoscope obtained a favorable result. A one-year follow-up found no recurrence. CONCLUSION: There are few reports on amyloidosis involving the lacrimal outflow system, and management and outcome are not clear. Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy can be a choice to relieve symptoms. Regular follow-up and monitoring of systemic diseases are highly recommended. PMID: 33344561 [PubMed] View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.