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==Background==
==Background==
*Acute or chronic inflammation and bacterial infection of the lacrimal sac
[[File:Tear system.png|thumb|Right eye lacrimal system consisting of: of lacrimal gland (a), punctums (b,e), canalicules (c,f), lacrimal sac (g,d).]]
**Most common pathogens: Strep. pneumoniae, staph. aureus, staph. epidermidis, h. influenzae
*Acute or chronic inflammation and bacterial infection of the lacrimal sac, often due to obstruction of lacrimal duct
**Most common pathogens: ''[[S. pneumoniae]]'', ''[[S. aureus]]'', ''[[S. epidermidis]]'', ''[[H. influenzae]]''
*Most common in children
*Most common in children
*Often after viral URI
*Often secondary bacterial infection after viral [[URI]]
*Complications: [[Periorbital Cellulitis]], [[Orbital Cellulitis]]
*Complications: [[periorbital cellulitis]], [[orbital cellulitis]], [[meningitis]]


==Clinical Features==
==Clinical Features==
[[File:PMC2908819 kjo-20-65-g001.png|thumb|Left sided dacryocystitis]]
[[File:PMC3339083 IJO-60-155b-g001.png|thumb|Bilateral dacryocystitis]]
*Mucopurulent material expressed from nasolacrimal sac
*Mucopurulent material expressed from nasolacrimal sac
*Erythema and edema between medial canthus and nasal bridge
*Erythema and edema between medial canthus and nasal bridge
==Diagnosis==
*Physical exam
*May culture purulent material


==Differential Diagnosis==
==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Periorbital swelling DDX}}
{{Periorbital swelling DDX}}
{{Neonatal eye problems DDX}}
==Evaluation==
*Generally a clinical diagnosis
*Consider culture of any purulent drainage- express via gentle upward pressure to affected area
==Management==
*[[Clindamycin]] PO for 7-10 days
*Decongestants
*Warm compress
*If toxic-appearing: IV [[Cephalosporin]] ([[Cefuroxime]] 50mg/kg IV Q8h '''OR''' [[Cefazolin]] 33mg/kg IV Q6H) '''OR''' [[Clindamycin]] (10mg/kg IV Q8H)
**If [[MRSA]] suspected, add [[Vancomycin]]
*Chronic dacryocystitis: topical ([[fluoroquinolone]] or [[erythromycin]])


{{Neonatal eye problems DDX}}
==Disposition==
*Generally may be discharged with ophthalmology follow-up
 
==See Also==
*[[Periorbital swelling]]


==Treatment==
==External Links==
*Oral [[clindamycin]] for 7-10 days
https://eyewiki.aao.org/Dacryocystitis
*If ill appearing: IV [[cephalosporin]] ([[cefuroxime]] 50 mg/kg IV Q8h or [[cefazolin]] 33 mg/kg IV Q6H) or [[clindamycin]] (10 mg/kg IV Q8H)
**If [[MRSA]] suspected: [[Vancomycin]] 10-13 mg/kg IV Q6-8 h
*Chronic dacryocystitis: topical antibiotic ([[fluoroquinolone]] or [[erythromycin]])
*Consult ophthalmology (outpatient referral follow-up)


==References==
==References==
*Tintinalli 7th ed, p. 764
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Latest revision as of 20:55, 15 January 2021

Background

Right eye lacrimal system consisting of: of lacrimal gland (a), punctums (b,e), canalicules (c,f), lacrimal sac (g,d).

Clinical Features

Left sided dacryocystitis
Bilateral dacryocystitis
  • Mucopurulent material expressed from nasolacrimal sac
  • Erythema and edema between medial canthus and nasal bridge

Differential Diagnosis

Periorbital swelling

Proptosis

No proptosis

Lid Complications

Other

Neonatal eye problems

Evaluation

  • Generally a clinical diagnosis
  • Consider culture of any purulent drainage- express via gentle upward pressure to affected area

Management

Disposition

  • Generally may be discharged with ophthalmology follow-up

See Also

External Links

https://eyewiki.aao.org/Dacryocystitis

References