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Dacryoadenitis is an infection due to viral or bacterial infection.
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Is dacryoadenitis an inflammation of the lachrymal gland?
Yes, dacryoadenitis is inflammation of the tear gland.
Is dacryoadenitis an inflammation of the lacrimal gland that can be caused by a bacterial?
Yes, its an inflammation of the lacrimal gland that can be caused by a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection.
What is inflammation of the lacrimal gland by bacterial viral or fungal infection called?
Inflammation of the lacrimal gland by bacterial, viral, or fungal infection is called Dacryoadenitis.
What is the medical term meaning surgical incision into the lacrimal duct?
Lacrimotomy is surgical incision into the lacrimal duct, commonly known as the tear duct of the eye.lacrimotomy
Dacryoadenitis?
DefinitionDacryoadenitis is an inflammation of the tear-producing gland (lacrimal gland).Causes, incidence, and risk factorsAcute dacryoadenitis is most commonly due to viral or bacterial infection. Common causes include mumps, Epstein-Barr virus, staphylococcus, and gonococcus.Chronic dacryoadenitis is usually due to noninfectious inflammatory disorders. Examples include sarcoidosis, thyroid eye disease, and orbital pseudotumor.SymptomsSwelling of the outer portion of the upper lid, with possible redness and tendernessPain in the area of swellingExcess tearing or dischargeSwelling of lymph nodes in front of the earSigns and testsDacryoadenitis can be diagnosed by examination of the eyes and lids. Special tests such as a CT scan may be required to search for the cause. Sometimes biopsy will be needed to be sure that a tumor of the lacrimal gland is not present.TreatmentIf the cause of dacryoadenitis is a viral condition such as mumps, simple rest and warm compresses may be all that is needed. For other causes, the treatment is specific to the causative disease.Expectations (prognosis)Most patients will fully recover from dacryoadenitis. For conditions with more serious causes, such as sarcoidosis, the prognosis is that of the underlying condition.ComplicationsSwelling may be severe enough to put pressure on the eye and distort vision. Some patients first thought to have dacryoadenitis may turn out to have a malignancy of the lacrimal gland.Calling your health care providerCall your health care provider if swelling or pain increase despite treatment.PreventionMumps can be prevented by immunization. Infection with gonococcus, the bacteria causing gonorrhea, can be avoided by the use of condoms. Most other causes cannot be prevented.
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of a gland?
Dacryoadenitis means inflammation of the tear gland.
