Tubercular dacryocystitis: A quirky diagnosis!!

Abstract

Tuberculosis of the lacrimal sac is a rare condition even in a place considered endemic to tuberculosis. It is usually suspected with either local or systemically present tubercular lesion or with a history of recurring failure of lacrimal drainage procedures. Failure to identify the ailment may have devastating consequences. We present a case of tubercular dacryocystitis and discuss its clinical spectrum.