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isA variety of causes may lead to dacrocystitis.

Most notably, obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct leads to stasis of the nasngenital barrier it is referred to as dacrocystocele. It is most commonly caused byStaphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pneumoniae.[2] The molacrimal fluid, which predisposes to infection. Staphylococcus aureus is a common bacterial pathogen an inflammation of the nasolacrimal sac, frequently caused by nasolacrimal duct obstruction orinfection. The term derives from the Greek dkryon (tear),[1] cysta (sac), and itis (inflammation). It causes pain, redness, and swelling over the inner aspect of the lower eyelid and epiphora. When nasolacrimal duct obstruction is secondary to a congenital barrier it is referred to as dacrocystocele. It is most commonly caused byStaphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pneumoniae.[2] The most common complication is corneal ulceration, frequently in association with S. pneumoniae.[2] The mainstays of treatment are oral antibiotics, warm compresses, and relief of nasolacrimal duct obstruction by dacryocystorhinostomy.[2]

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