Dacryoadenitis
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'''Dacryoadenitis''' is [[inflammation]] of the [[lacrimal gland]]s (the tear-producing glands). Also described as a blocked tear duct.
==Causes, incidence, and risk factors==
[[Acute (medical)|Acute]] dacryoadenitis is most commonly due to [[virus|viral]] or [[bacterium|bacteria]]l [[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.
==Symptoms ==
* Swelling of the outer portion of the upper lid, with possible redness and tenderness
* [[Pain]] in the area of swelling
* Excess tearing or discharge
* Swelling of [[lymph node]]s in front of the [[ear]]
==Signs and tests==
Dacryoadenitis can be diagnosed by examination of the [[eye]]s 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.
==Treatment==
If 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.
==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.
==Complications==
Swelling may be severe enough to put pressure on the eye and distort [[Visual perception|vision]]. Some patients first thought to have dacryoadenitis may turn out to have a [[malignancy]] of the lacrimal gland.
==Prevention==
Mumps can be prevented by [[immunization]]. Gonococcus, bacteria can be avoided by the use of [[condom]]s. Most other causes cannot be prevented.
==External links==
* [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001625.htm Source (NIH/Medline)]
* [http://www.emedicine.com/oph/topic594.htm eMedicine]
* [http://dro.hs.columbia.edu/dacryoadenitis.htm Photo (at Columbia)]
* {{DiseasesDB|3430}}
{{Eye pathology}}
[[Category:Ophthalmology]]
[[Category:Inflammations]]
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