Original Research
Vol. 3, Issue 1 (2017)
Lacrimal Gland Abscess Secondary to Acute Dacryoadenitis in a Child: A Case Report
Md-Said Haslinda1,2, Ramasamy Sunder1, Rahmat Jamalia1, Syed Osman Sharifah Intan Hosnaliza1 and Ismail Shatriah2*
Corresponding Author: Shatriah Ismail
Received: Apr 10, 2017
Accepted: Apr 16, 2017
Published: Apr 19, 2017
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Abstract
Lacrimal gland abscess in a rare orbital infection. We report a case of orbital cellulitis secondary to lacrimal gland abscess due to acute dacryoadenitis in a child. Computed
tomography of orbit confirmed the clinical diagnosis. The aim of treatment is to prevent visual and life threatening complications of orbital cellulitis. Combination of intravenous antibiotic, surgical incision and drainage is necessary for complete resolution of the lacrimal gland abscess in a child.
Shatriah Ismail et al., (2017), Lacrimal Gland Abscess Secondary to Acute Dacryoadenitis in a Child: A Case Report. Aperito J Ophthalmol 3:125
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