Triyanti Kurniasari Ananta Putri Sudibyo, Eko Budiono
Bagian Ilmu Penyakit Dalam, Universitas Gajah Mada
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Orbital TB is an uncommon condition. Lacrimal gland TB or dacryoadenitis is a type of orbital TB condition that uncommon, even in endemic country.
Case presentation: A woman, 48 years old, came with diplopia. There was a gradual swelling with no pain at palpebra. There was no history of fever or lung disease. The histopathological examination showed granulomatous inflammation with giant cell of Datia Langhans that came from lacrimal gland. Microbiological study to find acid fast bacilli showed negative result. Patient gave good response after underwent TB treatment. Conclusion: Lacrimal gland TB can not be diagnosed easily because it is commonly not accompanied with TB at other site. However, consideration for this diagnosis is still important, especially in endemic areas such as Indonesia.
Keywords: tuberculosis, lacrimal gland, histopathology