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Herpetic canalicular obstruction. Arch Ophthalmol 1981 Feb;99(2):282-3

Date

02/01/1981

Pubmed ID

7469865

DOI

10.1001/archopht.1981.03930010284012

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-0019379169 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   20 Citations

Abstract

Primary herpes simplex infection may involve the lining of the lacrimal canaliculi and result in permanent strictures and epiphora. Five cases are reported and analyzed in combination with previously reported cases. Antiviral medication was not responsible for lacrimal drainage obstruction in these cases.

Author List

Harris GJ, Hyndiuk RA, Fox MJ, Taugher PJ

Author

Gerald J. Harris MD Professor in the Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Adolescent
Adult
Child
Child, Preschool
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Female
Herpes Simplex
Humans
Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases
Lacrimal Duct Obstruction
Male
Middle Aged
Nasolacrimal Duct