Table of Contents
- Overview
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Prevention
Dacryoadenitis is an inflammation of the tear-producing gland (lacrimal gland).
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Acute dacryoadenitis is most commonly due to viral or bacterial infection. Common causes include
Chronic dacryoadenitis is usually due to noninfectious inflammatory disorders. Examples include
Review Date: 07/28/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine; Franklin W. Lusby, MD, Ophthalmologist, Lusby Vision
Institute, La Jolla, California. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD,
MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
