Lacrimal inflammation

Lacrimal system

Classification according to ICD-10
H04.0	Dacryoadenitis
ICD-10 online (WHO version 2019)

As dacryoadenitis (dacryoadenitis) inflammation (refers adenitis ) of the lacrimal gland associated with a painful swelling of the upper lids associated. The inflammation usually occurs on one side and is sometimes associated with abscess formation . This abscess formation is also known as a tear fistula . Lacrimal inflammation can occur with mumps or when a so-called stye has formed.

See also

• Lacrimal sack inflammation

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