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==Treatment==
==Treatment==
*Hot compresses x15min QID
*Hot compresses x15min QID
*Abx are not indicated since it 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


==Disposition==
==Disposition==
*Refer to ophtho if persistent or recurring
*Refer to ophthalmology if persistent or recurring


==See Also==
==See Also==

Revisión del 04:32 24 ago 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