Titre du document / Document title

20-MHz-Sonographie bei chronischer Kanalikulitis = 20-MHz-sonography of chronic canaliculitis

Auteur(s) / Author(s)

TOST F. ⁽¹⁾ ; BRUDER R. ⁽¹⁾ ;

Affiliation(s) du ou des auteurs / Author(s) Affiliation(s)

⁽¹⁾ Klinik und Poliklinik für Augenheilkunde der Ernst-Moritz-Arndt Universität Greifswald, Rubenowstr. 2, 17487 Greifswald, ALLEMAGNE

Résumé / Abstract

Background: High frequency sonography is used with a medium frequency of 50 to 100 MHz for non-invasive examination of the anterior eye segment. 20-MHz probes are considered to be a cost-efficient alternative, with a lower resolution and a higher penetration depth. We examined the value of the 20-MHz probe in diagnosing chronic canaliculitis. Case report: A 50-year-old woman was evaluated for a chronic canaliculitis. A pathognomonic sign of the chronic canaliculitis was the detection of concrements by high-resolution ultrasound. Grains measuring 1-2 mm in diameter could be shown in an ectatic canaliculus with 20-MHz sonography. The high-resolution sonography showed the extent of the ectasia of the canaliculus and was therefore useful in planing the operative strategy. Conclusion: The spectrum of possibilities in diagnosing chronic canaliculitis is broadened with this diagnostic tool. Specially when characteristic symptoms are missing, the 20-MHz probe may be useful in diagnosing patients with chronic canaliculitis.

Revue / Journal Title

Klinische Monatsblätter für Augenheilkunde   ISSN 0023-2165   CODEN KMAUAI 

Source / Source

2000, vol. 216, n^o4, pp. 240-242 (10 ref.)

Langue / Language

Allemand

Editeur / Publisher

Thieme, Stuttgart, ALLEMAGNE  (1963) (Revue)

Mots-clés anglais / English Keywords

Echography ; Diagnosis ; Chronic ; Human ; Case study ; Canaliculitis ; Sonography ; Eye disease ; Lacrimal apparatus disease ;

Mots-clés français / French Keywords

Echographie ; Diagnostic ; Chronique ; Homme ; Etude cas ; Canaliculite ; Exploration ultrason ; Oeil pathologie ; Appareil lacrymal pathologie ;

Mots-clés espagnols / Spanish Keywords

Ecografía ; Diagnóstico ; Crónico ; Hombre ; Estudio caso ; Exploración ultrasonido ; Ojo patología ; Aparato lagrimal patología ;

Localisation / Location

INIST-CNRS, Cote INIST : 3850 A, 35400008761489.0110