ACR Index: 2.9
A cystic expansion of the proximal segment of the nasolacrimal duct secondary to a congenital barrier. Dacrocystoceles, also called Timo cysts, can cause excessive tearing (epiphora) and infection.
Frequently recognized on prenatal ultrasound, Timo cysts usually spontaneously disappear within the first 8 months of life without complications.
The differential diagnosis includes anterior encephaloceles, hemangiomas and dermoid cysts.
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