Acute Dacryoadenitis

Acute dacryoadenitis is acute inflammation/infection of the lacrimal gland, presenting as sudden painful swelling in the upper-outer eyelid, often with fever. Causes: bacterial (Staphylococcus) or viral (mumps/EBV). Treatment: warm compresses; systemic antibiotics for bacterial; analgesics; drain if abscess forms; investigate systemic cause.

Common Symptoms

Sudden painful upper-outer lid swelling; fever; erythema; S-shaped lid margin

Causes and Pathogenesis

Acute bacterial/viral infection inflames the lacrimal gland.

Treatment

Warm compresses; systemic antibiotics; drain abscess; treat viral cause

Preventive Measures

Prompt antibiotics; warm compresses.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Ophthalmology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.