Dacryocystitis

lacrimal sac inflammation.

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Chronic dacryocystitis

Definition : Chronic inflammation of the lacrimal sac secondary to obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct. This is the commonest lacrimal s...
Congenital NLD obstruction (Infantile dacryocystitis)

Etiology : Imperforate hasener’s valve (Most common). Symptoms : Epiphora, 2-3 weeks after birth, is reported by the mother. Signs 1. Reg...
Acute dacryocystitis

Definition: Acute suppurative inflammation of the lacrimal sac. Etiology Predisposing factors: • Nasolacrimal duct obstruction • Chroni...
Canaliculitis

Definition: Inflammation of the lacrimal canaliculi with ‘pyogenic organism, (trachoma, specific organism or fungs. Commonest cause is myco...
Dacryocystitis (Inflammation of the lacrimal sac)

1. Adult dacryocystitis: • Acute dacryocystitis. • Chronic dacryocystitis. 2. Infantile dacryocystitis (Congenital NLD obstruction).