Endoscopic Management of Lacrimal System Dysgenesis and Dacryocystoceles in Fraser Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review

Allergy Rhinol (Providence). 2018 Oct 22:9:2152656718804905. doi: 10.1177/2152656718804905. eCollection 2018 Jan-Dec.

Abstract

Background: Fraser syndrome is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized primarily by syndactyly, cryptophthalmos, urinary tract anomalies, ambiguous genitalia, and laryngeal anomalies. A 28-year-old man with Fraser syndrome presented with cryptophthalmos, microphthalmia, lacrimal system dysgenesis, and chronic sinusitis.

Objective: The patients' clinical condition and surgical treatment are described. A literature review was conducted, and articles relevant to the case are presented.

Methods: Case report.

Results: To our knowledge, this is the first published case report of endonasal management of dacryocystoceles in a Fraser syndrome patient. The patient was treated via endoscopic endonasal marsupialization and drainage.

Conclusion: Fraser syndrome patients may initially present to many different specialties as the spectrum of clinical manifestations is broad. Physicians treating these patients should take a collaborative approach to surgical and medical management.

Keywords: Fraser syndrome; cryptophthalmos; dacryocystocele; endoscopic sinus surgery; sinusitis.