A 4-week-old Infant has eye drainage and a swollen, red mass near the nose. What could it be? Learn the diagnosis and treatment for this common pediatric issue.
A 4-week-old boy was brought to the emergency department after having drainage from both eyes for 2 days and redness and swelling under his left eye for 1 day. The perinatal history was uncomplicated, and he was breast-feeding well. Physical examination revealed a temperature of 38.2°C, purulent drainage from both eyes, and a 1-cm erythematous, fluctuant mass inferior to the medial canthus of the left eye. What is the most likely diagnosis?
What is the most likely diagnosis?
Acute dacrocystitis, Epiphora, Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction, Ophthalmology, Pediatrics
