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Isolated tubercular dacryoadenitis in a non-immunocompromised healthy adult.

Authors :
Jossy A
Kaviyapriya N
Kasturi N
Rekha JS
Source :
Indian journal of pathology & microbiology [Indian J Pathol Microbiol] 2023 Jul-Sep; Vol. 66 (3), pp. 608-610.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

A middle-aged woman presented with a slowly enlarging mass in the right superotemporal orbit and ptosis. The patient had an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and incisional biopsy showed granulomatous inflammation with Langhan's giant cells suggestive of a tubercular etiology. Tuberculin skin test was negative. The patient responded well to anti-tuberculous therapy. Tubercular dacryoadenitis is a rare presentation of a lacrimal gland mass.<br />Competing Interests: None

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0974-5130
Volume :
66
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Indian journal of pathology & microbiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
37530351
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/ijpm.ijpm_489_21