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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
*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 | |||
*Often results from healing hordeolum | *Often results from healing hordeolum | ||
Revision as of 04:33, 24 August 2013
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
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