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Morphometric differences in normal bony nasolacrimal anatomy: comparison between four ethnic groups

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To compare bony nasolacrimal duct anatomy between ethnic groups. A retrospective observational study of patients of four ethnic groups who had high-resolution CTs between 2004 and 2019 covering the full… Click to show full abstract

To compare bony nasolacrimal duct anatomy between ethnic groups. A retrospective observational study of patients of four ethnic groups who had high-resolution CTs between 2004 and 2019 covering the full length of their nasolacrimal ducts in two hospitals in Essex, England. Only normal ducts were included; patients with tearing or radiological abnormalities were excluded. Measurements were taken of the nasolacrimal duct and surrounding anatomy based on measurements found in the existing literature. More females (n = 114) than males (n = 40) were included. South Asian (Indian subcontinent), Afro-Caribbean and European groups were equivocal demographically (n = 25–29, mean age 40–45); however, the Oriental group was fewer in number (n = 13) and slightly older (mean age 51). South Asian and European ducts had no significant differences. Afro-Caribbean ducts were wider and shorter than European. Afro-Caribbean faces are wider and their noses flatter and wider than European. Oriental ducts were wider and longer than European, but Europeans have taller noses. The results from our Oriental group fits with the published data in Orientals. The bony nasolacrimal duct is greater in calibre (inner diameter) if the patient is of Afro-Caribbean or Oriental origin compared to European or South Asian. Acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction in Afro-Caribbean or Oriental patients may be more likely due to secondary causes.

Keywords: afro caribbean; ethnic groups; anatomy; four ethnic; nasolacrimal duct; bony nasolacrimal

Journal Title: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy
Year Published: 2020

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