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==Background==
==Background==
*External - arises from blockage and infection of (sebaceous) Zeis or Moll (sweat glands)
[[File:Gray896.png|thumb|Anterior view of the right eye, with lacramal duct shown medial.]]
[[File:Gray894.png|thumb|The tarsi and their ligaments. Right eye; anterior view.]]
[[File:eyelid glands.png|thumb]]
*External - arises from blockage and infection of Zeis (sebaceous) or Moll (sweat) glands
*Internal - arises from blockage and infection of meibomian glands
*Internal - arises from blockage and infection of meibomian glands


==Clinical Features==
==Clinical Features==
*Pustule accompanied by pain, edema, and erythema of the eyelid
[[File:Stye02.jpg|thumb|External stye]]
[[File:2048px-Hordeolum.JPG|thumb|Internal stye]]
*Pustule of eyelid
*Usually accompanied by pain, edema, and erythema


==Differential Diagnosis==
==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Periorbital swelling DDX}}
{{Periorbital swelling DDX}}


==Treatment==
==Evaluation==
*Warm compresses x15min QID
*Clinical diagnosis, based on history and physical exam
*Abx
 
**Consider oral abx (w/ staph coverage) if pt has concurrent preorbital cellulitis (rare)
==Management==
**Little evidence that topical abx are helpful
*Discontinue eye makeup and contacts use until resolved
*Warm compresses
*[[Antibiotics]]
**Consider oral antibiotics (with [[staph]] coverage) if patient has concurrent [[periorbital cellulitis]] (rare)
**Little evidence that topical antibiotics are helpful


==Disposition==
==Disposition==
*Refer to ophtho if does not improve within 1-2wk or hardens into a chalazion
*Discharge
*Refer to ophtho if no improvement within 1-2 weeks


==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Chalazion]]
*[[Chalazion]]
*[[Periorbital swelling]]
==External Links==
*[https://litfl.com/an-eyelid-lump/ LITFL: An Eyelid Lump]


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Ophtho]]
[[Category:Ophthalmology]]
[[Category:ID]]
[[Category:ID]]

Latest revision as of 17:39, 24 September 2025

Background

Anterior view of the right eye, with lacramal duct shown medial.
The tarsi and their ligaments. Right eye; anterior view.
Eyelid glands.png
  • External - arises from blockage and infection of Zeis (sebaceous) or Moll (sweat) glands
  • Internal - arises from blockage and infection of meibomian glands

Clinical Features

External stye
Internal stye
  • Pustule of eyelid
  • Usually accompanied by pain, edema, and erythema

Differential Diagnosis

Periorbital swelling

Proptosis

No proptosis

Lid Complications

Other

Evaluation

  • Clinical diagnosis, based on history and physical exam

Management

  • Discontinue eye makeup and contacts use until resolved
  • Warm compresses
  • Antibiotics
    • Consider oral antibiotics (with staph coverage) if patient has concurrent periorbital cellulitis (rare)
    • Little evidence that topical antibiotics are helpful

Disposition

  • Discharge
  • Refer to ophtho if no improvement within 1-2 weeks

See Also

External Links

References