Acute Dacryocystitis
Definition
Infection of lacrimal sac
Signs
Tender, red, swelling at medical canthus
Causes
Bacterial Infection
Differentials
Canaliculitis - has less pain, and less swelling than dacryocystitis
Treatment
Initial treatment - topical warm compresses + oral
antibiotics
Secondary - if initial treatment unsuccessful, perform incision &
drainage
DCR - performed after acute infection controlled. Should not
be delayed because of risk of relapsing infection. Also treatment of
choice for Chronic Dacryocystitis.
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