Nasolacrimal endometriosis. A case report

Ayse Oner, Oner A, Karakucuk S, Sarper Karakucuk, Serdar Serin, Serin S
Ophthalmic Research · 2006 · vol. 38(5) , pp. 313–4 · doi:10.1159/000095776 · PMID:16974134
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This case report describes a rare clinical instance of endometriosis involving the nasolacrimal system, illustrating the presence of ectopic endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity in this specific anatomical location.

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Abstract

Endometriosis is the presence of endometrial tissue outside of the uterine cavity. In this paper, we present a patient with nasolacrimal system endometriosis which is a rare clinical condition.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases Nasolacrimal Duct Adult Adult Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Female Humans Humans Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases Nasolacrimal Duct Nasolacrimal Duct

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