Primary hypersecretion of the lacrimal glands
Last revised by Daniel J Bell on 5 Feb 2020
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Bell D, Primary hypersecretion of the lacrimal glands. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 28 Mar 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-74114
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Daniel J Bell ◉
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- 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.
References
- 1. Parul Ichhpujani, L George Spaeth, Myron Yanoff. Expert Techniques in Ophthalmic Surgery. (2019) ISBN: 9789352709748
- 2. Kaynak-Hekimhan P. Noncosmetic periocular therapeutic applications of botulinum toxin. (2010) Middle East African journal of ophthalmology. 17 (2): 113-20. doi:10.4103/0974-9233.63069 - Pubmed
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