M N Rhem1, K R Wilhelmus, D B Jones. 1. Cullen Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To describe the clinical features of lacrimal gland inflammation associated with Epstein-Barr virus infection. METHODS: The clinical records, laboratory data, and radiographs of patients who had inflammation of one or both lacrimal glands that had begun less than 4 weeks previously were reviewed. RESULTS: Sixteen patients with dacryoadenitis were encountered between 1980 and 1996, a cumulative frequency of approximately one case per 10,000 new ophthalmic outpatients. Six individuals had serologic or other evidence of recent Epstein-Barr virus infection and were distinguished by the presence of regional lymphadenopathy, no purulent discharge, and a duration of symptoms of 6 weeks. CONCLUSION: Epstein-Barr virus is a probable cause of unilateral and bilateral dacryoadenitis in young adults.
PURPOSE: To describe the clinical features of lacrimal gland inflammation associated with Epstein-Barr virus infection. METHODS: The clinical records, laboratory data, and radiographs of patients who had inflammation of one or both lacrimal glands that had begun less than 4 weeks previously were reviewed. RESULTS: Sixteen patients with dacryoadenitis were encountered between 1980 and 1996, a cumulative frequency of approximately one case per 10,000 new ophthalmic outpatients. Six individuals had serologic or other evidence of recent Epstein-Barr virus infection and were distinguished by the presence of regional lymphadenopathy, no purulent discharge, and a duration of symptoms of 6 weeks. CONCLUSION:Epstein-Barr virus is a probable cause of unilateral and bilateral dacryoadenitis in young adults.
Authors: Gabriel Bronz; Benedetto P E S M Zanetti; Mario G Bianchetti; Gregorio P Milani; Sebastiano A G Lava; Thomas J Neuhaus; Anne Witschi; Lisa Kottanattu Journal: Infection Date: 2022-10-12 Impact factor: 7.455