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Dacryoadenitis
Definition Dacryoadenitis is an inflammation of the tear-producing gland (lacrimal gland).
Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Acute 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.
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• Definition
• Dacryoadenitis Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Dacryoadenitis Symptoms & Signs
• Dacryoadenitis Prevention
• Dacryoadenitis Diagnosis & Tests
• Dacryoadenitis Treatment
• Dacryoadenitis Prognosis
• Dacryoadenitis Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Lacrimal Gland Tumor
• Mononucleosis
• Mumps
• Orbital Pseudotumor
• Sarcoidosis
Tests & Exams
• Orbit CT Scan
Review Date : 12/22/2002
Reviewed By : Raymond S. Douglas M.D., Ph.D. Department of Ophthalmology, UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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