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Dacryoadenitis   

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Definition:

Inflammation of the lacrimal gland (tear producing gland).

Causes and Risks

Acute dacryoadenitis is most commonly due to infection with a virus or bacteria. Common causes include mumps, Epstein-Barr virus, staphylococcus, and gonococcus. Chronic dacryoadenitis is usually due to non-infectious inflammatory disorders. Examples include sarcoidosis, thyroid eye disease, and orbital pseudotumor.

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