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Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection

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Lacrimal gland abscess presenting with preseptal cellulitis depicted on CT

Authors: Daniel Thomas Ginat, Lora Rabin Dagi Glass, Fatoumata Yanoga, Nahyoung Grace Lee, Suzanne K. Freitag

Published in: Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection | Issue 1/2016

Abstract

Background

Pyogenic lacrimal gland abscesses are uncommon and thus may not be immediately clinically recognized without a high index of suspicion.

Findings

We present two patients with preseptal cellulitis and characteristic low-attenuation fluid collections in the lacrimal glands demonstrated on computed tomography (CT).

Conclusions

Lacrimal gland abscesses should be considered when dacryoadenitis is refractory to medical treatment. Indeed, these cases highlight the value of prompt recognition of lacrimal abscess through ophthalmologic referral and the use of diagnostic imaging. Both patients were successfully treated via incision and drainage.

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Title: Lacrimal gland abscess presenting with preseptal cellulitis depicted on CT
Authors: Daniel Thomas Ginat
Lora Rabin Dagi Glass
Fatoumata Yanoga
Nahyoung Grace Lee
Suzanne K. Freitag
Publication date: 01-12-2016
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection / Issue 1/2016
Electronic ISSN: 1869-5760
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12348-015-0068-6

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Lacrimal gland abscess presenting with preseptal cellulitis depicted on CT

Abstract

Background

Findings

Conclusions

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Abstract

Background

Findings

Conclusions

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