A Rare Case Report: Acute Spontaneous Suppurative Dacryoadenitis

Abstract

We report a case of acute suppurative bacterial dacryoadenitis (ASBD) with abscess formation which is rarely seen in daily practice. 67 years old male had been suffering from swelling and purulent discharge on right eye consulted to our ophthalmology clinics. We noted the ocular and orbit CT findings for the diagnosis at the beginning. Also, we described the treatment options and its conclusions with the help of its MRI findings.

Keywords

• suppurative dacryoadenitis
• lacrimal gland abscess
• spontaneous dacryoadenitis