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Patient is diagnosed with dacryocystitis, which is the inflammation of?

The correct answer is D. Lacrimal sac. Dacryocystitis is the inflammation of the lacrimal sac, which is part of the tear drainage system located in the inner corner of the eye. The lacrimal sac is connected to the nasolacrimal duct, which drains tears into the nasal cavity. Inflammation in this area can cause pain…

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Question

Patient is diagnosed with dacryocystitis, which is the inflammation of?

Options

  • ACornea
  • BFingernail
  • CEardrum
  • DLacrimal sac

How the community answered

(22 responses)
  • A
    5% (1)
  • B
    5% (1)
  • D
    91% (20)

Explanation

Dacryocystitis is the inflammation of the lacrimal sac, which is part of the tear drainage system located in the inner corner of the eye. The lacrimal sac is connected to the nasolacrimal duct, which drains tears into the nasal cavity. Inflammation in this area can cause pain, redness, and swelling near the inner corner of the eye.

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#dacryocystitis#lacrimal sac#medical terminology#eye anatomy

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