title: Tuberculosis of the lacrimal gland.
abstract: A case of tuberculous dacryoadenitis with abscess formation resolving completely with anti-tuberculous chemotherapy is presented. The growth of acid-fast bacilli in culture from the pus is noteworthy.
authors.affiliation: Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, India.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Madhukar
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bhide
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Prasad
authors.lastname: Venkatramayya
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D004977:Ethambutol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007538:Isoniazid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007765:Lacrimal Apparatus; D012293:Rifampin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013307:Streptomycin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014392:Tuberculosis, Ocular / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D004977:Ethambutol; D007538:Isoniazid; D012293:Rifampin; D013307:Streptomycin