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What is an effective technique for obtaining tissue for pathological analysis from a broad-based luminal punctal/canalicular mass?

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Ophthalmology · Triad Ocular and Facial Plastic Surgery

If there is enough representative tissue outside of the punctum/canaliculus proper, then it can be incised sharply like any other marginal lesion (I prefer a 15-blade and Westcott scissors). If the pathology is limited to the lumen, then a modified punctoplasty could be considered. Dilate the punctu...

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