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==Clinical Features==
==Clinical Features==
*Eyelid swelling and erythema that evolve into a painless, rubbery, nodular lesion
*Eyelid swelling and erythema that evolve into a painless, rubbery, nodular lesion
==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Periorbital swelling DDX}}


==Treatment==
==Treatment==

Revisión del 17:26 13 oct 2014

Background

  • 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

  • Eyelid swelling and erythema that evolve into a painless, rubbery, nodular lesion

Differential Diagnosis

Periorbital swelling

Proptosis

No proptosis

Lid Complications

Other

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