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Lacrimal gland abscess: two case reports
1Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, East Melbourne, Australia. amcnab@medeserv.com.au
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Ophthalmology
|March 18, 1999
Summary
Bacterial dacryoadenitis, though rare, can lead to lacrimal gland abscess. This condition may require surgical drainage if it doesn't resolve spontaneously, as seen in two reported cases.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Bacterial dacryoadenitis is an uncommon condition.
- Abscess formation in the lacrimal gland is exceptionally rare, particularly during the antibiotic era.
Observation:
- Two cases of lacrimal gland abscess were analyzed.
- Computed tomography (CT) revealed a low-density area within an enlarged lacrimal gland in both patients.
Findings:
- One patient, a 28-year-old male, received antibiotics, and the drained abscess was sterile.
- A 64-year-old female experienced spontaneous resolution of her lacrimal gland abscess.
- Neither patient experienced long-term dry eye complications.
Implications:
- Lacrimal gland abscesses, while infrequent, can still occur.
- Prompt diagnosis and management, including potential surgical intervention, are crucial for favorable outcomes.