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==Background==
==Background==
[[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]]
*Chronic inflammatory lesion due to blockage of Zeis or meibomian tear gland
*Chronic inflammatory lesion due to blockage of Zeis or meibomian tear gland
*Also known as meibomian gland lipogranuloma
*Also known as meibomian gland lipogranuloma
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==Clinical Features==
==Clinical Features==
[[File:Chalazion.jpg|thumb|Chalazion of right eye]]
*Eyelid swelling and erythema that evolve into a painless, rubbery, nodular lesion
*Eyelid swelling and erythema that evolve into a painless, rubbery, nodular lesion
*More commonly seen on upper eyelid where density of Meibomian glands is greatest


==Differential Diagnosis==
==Differential Diagnosis==
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==Management==
==Management==
*Discontinue eye makeup and contacts until resolved
*Hot compresses x15min QID
*Hot compresses x15min QID
*Antibiotics not indicated: this is a granulomatous condition
*Antibiotics ''not'' indicated: this is a granulomatous condition
*Most resolve without intervention in weeks-months
*Most resolve without intervention in weeks-months



Revisión actual - 17:39 24 sep 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
  • Chronic inflammatory lesion due to blockage of Zeis or meibomian tear gland
  • Also known as meibomian gland lipogranuloma
  • Often results from healing hordeolum

Clinical Features

Chalazion of right eye
  • Eyelid swelling and erythema that evolve into a painless, rubbery, nodular lesion
  • More commonly seen on upper eyelid where density of Meibomian glands is greatest

Differential Diagnosis

Periorbital swelling

Proptosis

No proptosis

Lid Complications

Other

Management

  • Discontinue eye makeup and contacts until resolved
  • 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

References