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99m TcO4 Sialoscintigraphy in Pre and Post-Transplant Evaluation of Submandibular Gland Transfer in a Case of Bilateral Congenital Alacrimia

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Isolated bilateral congenital alacrimia is an exceedingly rare anomaly, especially without any family history. The majority of cases are associated with genetic disorders or underlying systemic syndromes. Causes of alacrima range from absence or tear hyposecretion to agenesis or improper development of lacrimal gland ducts and associated structures. We present this rare case of severe dry eyes in a newborn with associated conjunctival cicatrisation planned for autologous bilateral submandibular gland transfer, as a vision saving surgery. The incremental role of pre and postoperative sialoscintigraphy and a modification of the procedure post gland transfer is also being highlighted.

Source: Indian Journal of Nuclear Medicine

DOI: 10.25259/ijnm_153_25

Authors: Padma Subramanyam, Palaniswamy Shanmuga Sundaram

Institution: Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Language: English

Topic: Ocular Surface and Contact Lens

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W7155602070