d Flashcards
1
Q
what are the types of lacrimal system inflammation
A
dacryoadenitis
canaliculitis
dacryocystitis
2
Q
what is dacryoadenitis
A
inflammation of the lacrimal gland
its rare and follows general infection e.g mumps
3
Q
ssx of dacryoadenitis
A
acute tenderness, swelling of the lateral part of the eye lid
injection of adjacent palpebral conjunctiva - reduce tear secretion
4
Q
mx of dacryoadenitis
A
referral to rule out infection
