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==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
*Hot compresses x15min QID | *Hot compresses x15min QID | ||
* | *Antibiotics not indicated: this is a granulomatous condition | ||
*Most resolve without intervention in weeks-months | *Most resolve without intervention in weeks-months | ||
==Disposition== | ==Disposition== | ||
*Refer to | *Refer to ophthalmology if persistent or recurring | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 04:32, 24 August 2013
Background
- Chronic inflammatory lesion due to blockage of Zeis or meibomian tear gland
- Often results from healing hordeolum
Clinical Features
- Eyelid swelling and erythema that evolve into a painless, rubbery, nodular lesion
Treatment
- Hot compresses x15min QID
- Antibiotics not indicated: this is a granulomatous condition
- Most resolve without intervention in weeks-months
Disposition
- Refer to ophthalmology if persistent or recurring
See Also
Source
- UpToDate
- Tintinalli