Korean J Otorhinolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.
2008 Feb;51(2):183-185.
A Case of Canaliculitis due to Actinomyces-Infected Nasolacrimal Stent in the Inferior Meatus
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- 1Department of Ophthalmology, Institute of Wonkwang Medical Science, College of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Korea.
- 2Department of Otolaryngology, Institute of Wonkwang Medical Science, College of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Korea. coolnose@wonnms.wonkwang.ac.kr
- 3Department of Pathology, Institute of Wonkwang Medical Science, College of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Korea.
Abstract
- Actinomycosis of nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses is a rare chronic infectious disease. Canaliculitis is an uncommon condition which is developed from various causes. A case of canaliculitis due to actinomyces-infected nasolacrimal stent is reported.
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