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Ophthalmology
infectious conditions
dacryocystitis
A 7-year-old girl presents to a general hospital clinic with her mother, complaining of progressive discomfort, redness, and swelling around her left eye for the past three days. Her mother notes a recent viral upper respiratory infection in the family about a week prior. On examination, the girl is afebrile with a temperature of 37.2 0C, and her extraocular movements are full and pain-free. There is localized, tender, erythematous swelling noted inferomedial to the left canthus, just over the lacrimal sac area. Gentle pressure applied to this area elicits a small amount of cloudy discharge from the punctum. No proptosis or significant visual changes are observed. Given these findings, what is the most likely diagnosis and the appropriate initial empiric antimicrobial therapy?
| Lab Parameter | Value | Reference Range |
|---|---|---|
| White Blood Cell Count | 12.5 x 10^9/L | 4.5-11.0 x 10^9/L |
| C-reactive Protein (CRP) | 15 mg/L | <5 mg/L |
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