Author/Authors :
Sharifzadeh Kermani, Mehdi Eye Research Center - Farabi Eye Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Tabatabaie, Ziaeddin Eye Research Center - Farabi Eye Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Rajabi, Mohammad Taher Eye Research Center - Farabi Eye Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Masoomian, Babak Eye Research Center - Farabi Eye Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran
Abstract :
Purpose: To report a patient with retained broken probe tip in the false passage site after
nasolacrimal duct (NLD) probing
Case report: A 18-month-baby with epiphora and a nontender mass in the site of lacrimal sac was
visited in clinic. She had a history of probing six months ago by another ophthalmologist. The
probing was repeated successfully but the mass size didn’t change. The mass was dissected and
small size whitish color mass was completely removed. In pathologist report, there was a metallic
foreign body (5 mm × 0.3 mm) in the center of the mass. The foreign body was due to probe
breaking and its tip being retained in the false passage site.
Conclusion: This case report shows the importance of gentle probing and notification to integrity of
the probe before and after the procedure.
