Actinomycetes canaliculitis complicating congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction in an infant

Autor: Akshay Gopinathan Nair, Nayana A Potdar, Swaranjali S Gore, Amol Y Ganvir, Monisha K Apte, Trupti R Marathe, Chaya A Kumar, Chhaya A Shinde
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2018
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Zdroj: Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, Vol 66, Iss 4, Pp 574-577 (2018)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0301-4738
1998-3689
DOI: 10.4103/ijo.IJO_1075_17
Popis: Actinomyces israelii is a Gram-positive anaerobic organism commonly associated with canaliculitis in adults. Pediatric canaliculitis is relatively rare, especially in infancy. We report the case of an 11-month-old boy who presented with co-existing canaliculitis and congenital nasolacrimal obstruction. The presenting signs included epiphora, discharge, conjunctival congestion, and matting of lashes. On examination, punctual pouting, regurgitation, and yellow canaliculiths were noted. A punctoplasty and canalicular curettage were performed along with nasolacrimal probing. Microbiological tests confirmed the organisms to be A. israelii. We discuss the clinical features and management of Actinomyces-associated canaliculitis and review the available literature on pediatric canaliculitis.
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