Ophthalmology · 2005
Botulinum toxin for palliative treatment of epiphora in a patient with canalicular obstruction.
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Tu Alexander H, Chang Eli L
Аннотация
OBJECTIVE: To describe the use of botulinum toxin injection of the lacrimal gland for palliative treatment of epiphora secondary to canalicular obstruction from docetaxel therapy.
DESIGN: Case report.
INTERVENTION: A 50-year-old female with bilateral canalicular obstruction secondary to docetaxel therapy received botulinum toxin injections (5 units each) into the lacrimal glands of both eyes.
RESULTS: Symptomatic epiphora of the affected eyes was reduced after 2 weeks. No side effects were observed.
CONCLUSIONS: Botulinum toxin injection of the lacrimal gland is an effective palliative treatment for epiphora secondary to canalicular obstruction from docetaxel therapy.
DESIGN: Case report.
INTERVENTION: A 50-year-old female with bilateral canalicular obstruction secondary to docetaxel therapy received botulinum toxin injections (5 units each) into the lacrimal glands of both eyes.
RESULTS: Symptomatic epiphora of the affected eyes was reduced after 2 weeks. No side effects were observed.
CONCLUSIONS: Botulinum toxin injection of the lacrimal gland is an effective palliative treatment for epiphora secondary to canalicular obstruction from docetaxel therapy.