2001
DOI: 10.1016/s0008-4182(01)80043-0
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Lacrimal gland inflammation as the presenting sign of Crohn's disease

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“…Inflammatory disease of the lacrimal gland may also present in a subacute or chronic form in which a painless mass appears in the region of the lacrimal fossa. 7,23,35 Differential diagnosis of dacryoadenitis primarily includes idiopathic inflammation, infection, Sjogren's syndrome, sarcoidosis, lymphoma, and primary tumour of the lacrimal gland. Neuro-radiologic imaging may be helpful in that longitudinal enlargement and variable enhancement of the gland, with adjacent soft tissue inflammation, is observed in idiopathic inflammatory dacryoadenitis.…”
Section: Orbital Involvement In Oidmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Inflammatory disease of the lacrimal gland may also present in a subacute or chronic form in which a painless mass appears in the region of the lacrimal fossa. 7,23,35 Differential diagnosis of dacryoadenitis primarily includes idiopathic inflammation, infection, Sjogren's syndrome, sarcoidosis, lymphoma, and primary tumour of the lacrimal gland. Neuro-radiologic imaging may be helpful in that longitudinal enlargement and variable enhancement of the gland, with adjacent soft tissue inflammation, is observed in idiopathic inflammatory dacryoadenitis.…”
Section: Orbital Involvement In Oidmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Spontaneous resolution or supportive treatment with acetylsalicylic acid alone has been shown to arrest the disease in some patients. Thus, an initial observation with supportive treatment for the pain should also be considered (8,9). However, a more intensive regimen including biological agents for recalcitrant disease may be required to control recurrence in the course of reducing corticosteroids.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The etiology of the high prevalence of dry eye symptoms in this population is unclear. Lacrimal gland inflammation has been associated with IBD, and objective evidence of reduced tear production is common [20,21]. …”
Section: Treatment-related Pathologiesmentioning
confidence: 99%