Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Laser surgery to treat tear duct cyst in a dog
By Sesana, Alberto et al.·Published in Veterinary ophthalmology·2026·Davies Veterinary Specialists, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Laser-assisted dacryocystorhinostomy of acquired dacryops in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old male Springer Spaniel was brought in for a swollen area on the right side of his face, along with watery eyes and sneezing. After imaging tests confirmed a cyst blocking the tear duct, the veterinarian used a special laser to remove the cyst through a minimally invasive procedure. The dog showed complete improvement within two weeks, and there have been no signs of the problem returning even after 32 months. This laser treatment effectively resolved the issue without complications.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe a novel minimally invasive surgical approach to treatment of a nasolacrimal duct cyst in a dog and outcome. ANIMAL STUDIED: A 10-year-old, male entire, Springer Spaniel with a chronic right-sided maxillary swelling and associated right eye epiphora and sneezing. PROCEDURE: Computed tomography with dacryocystography confirmed a cystic structure and destruction of the right maxilla and zygomatic bone with invasion of the nasal cavity. Obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct was confirmed. Rhinoscopy was performed allowing visualization of the ventromedial wall of the cyst. Under direct visualization, dacryocystorhinostomy was performed and the wall of the cyst was ablated with the aid of a thulium laser fiber. RESULTS: No intraoperative complications occurred during the procedure. Full resolution of clinical signs was noted within 2 weeks of treatment. No recurrence had occurred on long-term follow-up at 32 months. CONCLUSIONS: Laser-assisted dacrocystorhinostomy under direct visualization was successful in the treatment and resolution of a nasolacrimal duct cyst (dacryops) in this case.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38425127/