Chalazion

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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
  • Abx are not indicated since it is a granulomatous condition
  • Most resolve without intervention in weeks-months

Disposition

  • Refer to ophtho if persistent or recurring

See Also

  • Hordeolum

Source

  • UpToDate
  • Tintinalli
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