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Dacryocystocele

Dacryocystoceles are typically noted shortly after birth and appear as a bluish swelling of the skin overlying the lacrimal sac and superior displacement of the medial canthal tendons. It is recommended that neonates with dacryocystoceles follow up with pediatric ophthalmology for further care due to risk of development of dacryocystitis.

Reference:
Paysse, E. A., & Coats, D. K. (2019). Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction (dacryostenosis) and dacryocystocele. Waltham, MA: UpToDate Inc.

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