Dacryostenosis
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Dacryostenosis is narrowing of the nasolacrimal duct, which drains tears away from the eye.
Dacryostenosis can be present from birth (congenital) or develop after birth (acquired). Either type can lead to tearing or an infection of the tear (lacrimal) sac (dacryocystitis).
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