Actinomycetes canaliculitis complicating congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction in an infant
Akshay Gopinathan Nair1, Nayana A Potdar2, Swaranjali S Gore2, Amol Y Ganvir2, Monisha K Apte2, Trupti R Marathe2, Chaya A Kumar3, Chhaya A Shinde2
1 Department of Ophthalmology, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and General Hospital; Department of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery and Ocular Oncology Services, Advanced Eye Hospital and Institute; Department of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery and Ocular Oncology Services, Aditya Jyot Eye Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 2 Department of Ophthalmology, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and General Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 3 Department of Microbiology, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and General Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Dr. Akshay Gopinathan Nair Department of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery and Ocular Oncology, Advanced Eye Hospital and Institute, 30 The Affaires, Sector 17, Sanpada, Mumbai - 400 705, Maharashtra India
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DOI: 10.4103/ijo.IJO_1075_17
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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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