Volume : VIII, Issue : I, January - 2019

LACRIMAL GLAND ABSCESS FOLLOWING ACUTE INFECTIVE SUPPURATIVE DACRYOADENITIS IN A YOUNG CHILD: A RARE CASE REPORT

Dr. Bharoti S. Puzari, Dr. Indira Pegu, Dr. Deepanjan Ghosh

Abstract :

Lacrimal gland abscess is an uncommon infection of the orbital structures .We report a case of lacrimal abscess following a infective suppurative dacryoadenitis in a young child . Computed Tomography of orbit was used to confirm the diagnosis . The aim of treatment was to prevent visual and life threatening complications of orbital cellulitis .Prompt and combined treatment of intravenous antibiotic , surgical incision and drainage is necessary for complete resolution of the lacrimal gland abscess specially in a child

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LACRIMAL GLAND ABSCESS FOLLOWING ACUTE INFECTIVE SUPPURATIVE DACRYOADENITIS IN A YOUNG CHILD: A RARE CASE REPORT, Dr.Bharoti S. Puzari, Dr.Indira Pegu, Dr.Deepanjan Ghosh PARIPEX - INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH : Volume-8 | Issue-1 | January-2019

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