Acute Dacryocystitis:- This is an acute suppurative inflammation of the Iacrimal sac.
Cause:- Obstruction in the NLD leading to stasis of secretion in the sac and secondary infection.
Clinical features:- The patient presents with sudden onset pain and swelling in the area of the sac. It may be associated with systemic features like fever.
Complications are:- Lacrimal abscess, lacrimal fistula, orbital cellulitis.
Treatment includes:-
• Systemic antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs
• Topical antibiotics
• Hot compression given locally
• DCR(Dacryocystorhinostomy) is done 4-6 weeks after the resolution of the acute episode.
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