TUBERCULOSIS OF THE LACRIMAL SAC

Abstract

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis that still remains a public health problem in many countries. Its incidence in industrialized countries has been increasing during recent years due to HIV infection and immigration. Tuberculosis affects primarily the lung and lymph nodes but has the potential to infect almost every organ system and unusual presentations raise difficulties in differential diagnosis. The authors report a rare case of tuberculosis affecting the nasolacrimal system.

Keywords

• tuberculosis
• dacryocystitis
• lacrimal sac