Dacrocystitis

Question 1

Description

Answer 1

Infection of the lacrimal sac due to obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct

Question 2

Differential diagnosis

Answer 2

• preseptal cellulitis

• orbital cellulitis

• nasolacrimal duct obstruction without infection

Question 3

Signs

Answer 3

• swollen nasal under lids

• pus / discharge

Question 4

Symptoms

Answer 4

• painful

• pressure

• fever

Question 5

Pathogenesis

Answer 5

Nasolacrimal duct obstruction leads to stagnant fluid and secondary infection

Question 6

Treatment

Answer 6

• warm compress

• incision and drainage if abscess forms

• DCR for recurrent cases

• oral antibiotics