Dacryoadenitis

Dacryoadenitis is inflammation of the lacrimal gland, presenting as painful swelling in the upper-outer eyelid. It may be acute (bacterial/viral, e.g., mumps) or chronic (autoimmune, e.g., Sjogren/sarcoid). Clinical: upper-outer lid swelling, tenderness, S-shaped lid, and tearing. Treatment: warm compresses; systemic antibiotics for bacterial; treat underlying systemic disease (Sjogren/sarcoid); biopsy if persistent to exclude lymphoma.

Common Symptoms

Upper-outer lid swelling/tenderness; S-shaped lid; tearing; fever by cause

Causes and Pathogenesis

Bacterial/viral infection or autoimmune inflammation involves the lacrimal gland.

Treatment

Warm compresses; systemic antibiotics; treat autoimmune cause; biopsy if persistent

Preventive Measures

Treat infection; evaluate systemic disease.

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.