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[Acute dacryocystitis complicating primary mononucleosis infection]

C Delbet1, N PhamDang, J-M Mondie

  • 1Service de stomatologie et chirurgie maxillofaciale, CHU de Clermont-Ferrand, boulevard Léon-Malfreyt, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France. delbet.candice@gmail.com

Revue De Stomatologie Et De Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale
|July 27, 2010
PubMed

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Dacryocystitis, a rare complication of infectious mononucleosis (also known as Epstein-Barr virus infection), can rapidly progress to severe orbital cellulitis. Prompt surgical intervention may be necessary for effective treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Infectious mononucleosis can cause various complications, including tonsillar hyperplasia.
  • Dacryocystitis, an inflammation of the tear sac, is a rare but serious complication of infectious mononucleosis.

Observation:

  • A 6-year-old child presented with acute dacryocystitis eight days after infectious mononucleosis diagnosis.
  • The condition rapidly evolved into orbital cellulitis despite antibiotic treatment.

Findings:

  • Dacryocystitis is an uncommon complication of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection.
  • Acute dacryocystitis can rapidly progress to severe orbital cellulitis.
  • Pathophysiology involves acute obstruction of the lacrimal sac due to lymphoid hyperplasia.

Implications:

  • Early recognition of dacryocystitis in EBV infection is crucial.
  • Prompt surgical drainage may be required for severe cases.
  • Understanding the specific pathophysiology aids in managing this rare complication.
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