Chronic bilateral dacryoadenitis caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection: a case report

Background Dacryoadenitis is inflammation of the lacrimal gland, mainly caused by viral infection. It can also be caused by bacterial pathogens and non-infectious processes such as auto-immune diseases and malignancy. Chronic dacryoadenitis is rarely linked to SARS-CoV-2 infection, with only five re...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of medical case reports 2023-10, Vol.17 (1), p.1-441, Article 441
1. Verfasser:	Awada, Bassem
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Bacterial infections Blood Case Report Case reports Chronic illnesses Conjunctivitis Coronaviruses Corticosteroids COVID-19 vaccines Dacryoadenitis Dacryocystitis Disease Erythema Exocrine glands Health aspects Histopathology Infection Infections Inflammation Lacrimal gland Magnetic resonance imaging Medical research Medicine, Experimental Microorganisms Pathology Patients Pneumonia Polymerase chain reaction Sarcoidosis SARS-CoV-2 Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 Steroids Virus diseases World health
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Zusammenfassung:	Background Dacryoadenitis is inflammation of the lacrimal gland, mainly caused by viral infection. It can also be caused by bacterial pathogens and non-infectious processes such as auto-immune diseases and malignancy. Chronic dacryoadenitis is rarely linked to SARS-CoV-2 infection, with only five reports in the literature. Report A 26-year-old Arab woman experienced chronic inflammatory dacryoadenitis after a mild SARS-CoV-2 infection, which was successfully treated with oral prednisone. Conclusions Dacryoadenitis can occur due to inflammation caused by either SARS-CoV-2 exposure. The treatment typically involves the administration of steroids, with duration to be decided based on clinical response. Keywords: Case report, SARS-CoV-2, Dacryoadenitis, Lacrimal gland, Inflammation
ISSN:	1752-1947 1752-1947
DOI:	10.1186/s13256-023-04175-7