Dacryocystitis
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This is an infection of the tear duct sacs near the bridge of the nose. It may be an acute (sudden) infection, or a chronic (slower) one. It usually occurs in infants or individuals above 40 years old.
Dacryocystitis
Dacryocystitis is an inflammation of the tear sac (lacrimal sac) at the inner corner of the eye.
Dacryocystitis is typically caused by a blocked tear duct. A blocked or narrowed tear duct (dacryostenosis) is a common condition in newborn babies.
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dkris stats noun inflammation of the lacrimal sac when the tear duct which drains into the nose becomes ...
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Related Terms
Lacrimal Sac Infection
Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction
Tear Duct Obstruction
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Inflammation of the sac that collects tears for drainage from the eye.
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Ectropion
Nasolacrimal drainage system obstruction may be caused by strictures, tumors, or foreign bodies (eg, stones, often associated with subclinical infection by Actinomyces). Obstruction also can be a congenital malformation.
Dacryocystitis ... conjunctivitis
Dandruff ... Blepharitis
Deletion 5p ... vision problems
Dermatostomatitis, Stevens Johnson type ... corneal blisters, corneal holes, corneal scarring, conjunctivitis, corneal erosions, iritis ...
Definition Dacryocystitis is an inflammation of the tear sac (lacrimal sac) at the inner corner of the eye. Description Tears drain into little openings (puncta) in the inner corners of the eyelids.
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Infection in the tubes that drain tears from the eyes to the nose (dacryocystitis).
Blockage of the tear duct at both ends (dacryocystocele).
Abnormal growth of the nasal bone that puts pressure on a tear duct, closing it off.
Increased susceptibility to eye infections.
Dacryocystitis
Trapped tears in the nasolacrimal sac can create the perfect breeding ground for bacteria. An infected nasolacrimal sac is called dacryocystitis. The symptoms include: ...
or an obstructed tear outflow tract which is divided according to its anatomical location (ie. ectropion, punctal, canalicular or nasolacrimal duct obstruction). The latter is often due to aging (a spontaneous process), infection (ie. dacryocystitis), ...
Common types of infections include conjunctivitis, keratitis and keratoconjunctivitis, corneal ulcers, blepharitis and blepharoconjunctivitis, acute meibomianitis and dacryocystitis. It is also used as prophylaxis after surgery.
 See also: Cystitis, Infections, Fever, Conjunctivitis, Bacterial
  
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