Patient's question:
Basic Information: Female, 3 years oldDisease/Symptoms: A small hole outside the lacrimal gland
Condition Description: The baby is now 1 year and 3 months old. Today, I discovered a very small hole outside the lacrimal gland on the left corner of his eye. After a closer look, I found the hole. When I squeezed it, water came out. What could be the reason for this? How should it be handled?
Doctor's answer:
This is dacryocystitis. It is caused by obstruction or narrowing of the nasolacrimal duct. It is common in trachoma, lacrimal duct trauma, rhinitis, deviated nasal septum, nasal polyps, and hypertrophic inferior turbinates. Due to the obstruction of tear fluid, tears cannot be drained and bacteria accumulate in the lacrimal sac for a long time, reproducing and stimulating chronic inflammation of the lacrimal sac mucosa wall. This leads to mucus secretion. Considering the maxillofacial fistula, the treatment plan depends on the presence of local infection, which is caused by abnormal development of tissues forming the ear and face during embryonic development. It is recommended to keep the area clean, maintain a light diet, and avoid squeezing the fistula as much as possible. If there is no infection, there are no symptoms that can be treated. If there is an infection, the fistula can be removed under anesthesia.