Primary hypersecretion of the lacrimal glands

Last revised by Daniel J Bell on 5 Feb 2020

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Citation:

Bell D, Primary hypersecretion of the lacrimal glands. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 24 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-74114

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-74114

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https://radiopaedia.org/articles/74114

rID:

74114

Article created:

5 Feb 2020, Daniel J Bell ◉

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Last revised:

5 Feb 2020, Daniel J Bell ◉

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Systems:

Head & Neck

Tags:

cases, reference needed

Synonyms:

Primary hypersecretion of the lacrimal gland
Idiopathic hypersecretion of the lacrimal glands

True primary hypersecretion of the lacrimal glands is extremely rare ¹. It presents with epiphora and irritation of the periocular skin. Treatment rests upon injection of botulinum toxin, with surgical resection reserved for refractory cases ^1,2.