Dacryoadenitis

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dacryoadenitis - Definition: (Source: MedicineNet)

Dacryoadenitis: Inflammation of a lacrimal gland (a gland that produces tears). ...
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Causes of dacryoadenitis (Source: MedLinePlus)

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 . ... [ read more.. ]

Symptoms of dacryoadenitis (Source: MedLinePlus)

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 nodes in front of the ear. ... [ read more.. ]

dacryoadenitis - Conventional Treatments (Source: MedLinePlus)

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. ... [ read more.. ]

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