Left Lacrimal Canaliculus (Canaliculus lacrimalis sinister)
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Anatomy
The left lacrimal canaliculus represents the superior and inferior microducts commencing at the puncta lacrimalia on the medial margins of the eyelids, uniting into a common canaliculus before draining into the left lacrimal sac.
Clinical notes
Canaliculitis is localized infection often caused by Actinomyces israelii with sulfur granules and refractory medial lid margin discharge.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Left Lacrimal Canaliculus?
The left lacrimal canaliculus represents the superior and inferior microducts commencing at the puncta lacrimalia on the medial margins of the eyelids, uniting into a common canaliculus before draining into the left lacrimal sac.
Why is the Left Lacrimal Canaliculus clinically important?
Canaliculitis is localized infection often caused by Actinomyces israelii with sulfur granules and refractory medial lid margin discharge.
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