NCCPA™ PANCE Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat Content Blueprint eye disorders ⇒ lacrimal disorders
Dacryoadenitis | Dacryoadenitis
Inflammation of lacrimal (tear-producing) glands usually caused by bacteria or a virus that initiates the inflammation
DX: usually clinical; CT orbits if chronic TX: If the cause of dacryoadenitis is a viral condition such as mumps, simple rest and warm compresses may be all that is needed
Dacryocystitis
Tx: systemic antibiotics: Clindamycin + 3rd gen. cephalosporin |