"Acute infection of the lacrimal gland results in diffuse homogeneous enlargement, which can sometimes compress the globe. Most common organisms are Staphylococcus aureus, and viruses, including mumps, infectious mononucleosis (EBV), and influenza."
"Acute infection of the lacrimal gland results in diffuse homogeneous enlargement, which can sometimes compress the globe. Most common organisms are Staphylococcus aureus, and viruses, including mumps, infectious mononucleosis (EBV), and influenza."
"Treatment depends on the underlying aetiology. Empirical treatment with antibiotics may be considered. In viral dacryoadenitis, supportive treatment is required. This may include topical cool compresses, analgesics and antipyretics. EBV dacryoadenitis responds to steroids 4."
"Treatment depends on the underlying aetiology. Empirical treatment with antibiotics may be considered. In viral dacryoadenitis, supportive treatment is required. This may include topical cool compresses, analgesics and antipyretics. EBV dacryoadenitis responds to steroids 4."