Strenotrophomonas Maltophilia-related Chronic Dacryocystitis

Abstract

Dacryocystitis related to Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is rare. We describe a case of Strenotrophomonas maltophilia-related chronic dacryocystitis with associated coagulase-negative Staphylococcus. Following external dacryocystorhinostomy without intraoperative or postoperative antibiotics, her discharge and lacrimal sac fullness resolved.

KEYWORDS::

• Stenotrophomonas maltophilia
• Dacryocystitis
• Lacrimal sac

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