Chalazion
Chalazion is a chronic sterile inflammation of the eyelid resulting from a
lipogranuloma of the meibomian glands that line the posterior margins of the
eyelids (see Fig. 29-7). It is deeper in the eyelid tissue than a hordeolum and
may result from an internal hordeolum or retained lip...
Chalazion
Chalazion is a chronic sterile inflammation of the eyelid resulting from a
lipogranuloma of the meibomian glands that line the posterior margins of the
eyelids (see Fig. 29-7). It is deeper in the eyelid tissue than a hordeolum and
may result from an internal hordeolum or retained lipid granular secretions.
Clinical Findings
Initially, mild erythema and slight swelling of the involved eyelid are seen.
After a few days the inflammation resolves, and a slow growing, round,
nonpigmented, painless (key finding) mass remains. It may persist for a long
time and is a commonly acquired lid lesion seen in children (see Fig. 29-7).
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Management
• Acute lesions are treated with hot compresses.
• Refer to an ophthalmologist for surgical incision or topical intralesional
corticosteroid injections if the condition is unresolved or if the lesion
causes cosmetic concerns. A chalazion can distort vision by causing
astigmatism as a result of pressure on the orbit.
Complications
Recurrence is common. Fragile, vascular granulation tissue called pyogenic
granuloma that enlarges and bleeds rapidly can occur if a chalazion breaks
through the conjunctival surface.
Types of Conjunctivitis
Clinical
Type Incidence/Etiology Finding Diagnosis Management*
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a trachomatis, chemo PCR), Gram exudate gone;
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Clinical
Type Incidence/Etiology Finding Diagnosis Management*
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. erythromycin or
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clear For HSV: antivirals
to IV or PO
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Neonates:
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conjun preschoolers, and chemo in neonate); 0.5% ophthalmic
ctivitis sexually active sis, Gram stain ointment
teens: Haemophilus itching (optional); ≥1 year old:
influenzae(nontypeable), , chocolate agar Fourth-
Streptococcus burnin (for N. generation
pneumoniae, S. aureus, g, gonorrhoeae) fluoroquinolone
N. gonorrhoeae mucop R/O For concurrent
urulent pharyngitis, N. AOM: Treat
exudat gonorrhoeae, accordingly for
e, AOM, URI, AOM
matter seborrhea Warm soaks to
in eyes three times a
eyelas day until clear
hes; ↑ No sharing towels,
in pillows
winter No school until
treatment begins
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bacteri teens: Bacteria, above; stain; R/O laboratory
al viruses, C. trachomatis foreign dacryostenosis results, and
conjun body , blepharitis, differential
ctivitis sensati corneal ulcers, diagnoses
Review
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Type Incidence/Etiology Finding Diagnosis Management*
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conjun and sexually active chemo PCR), R/O azithromycin PO
ctivitis teens: C. trachomatis sis, sexual activity Adolescents:
clear Doxycycline,
or azithromycin,
mucoi EES,
d erythromycin
exudat base,
e, levofloxacin PO
palpeb
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follicle
s
Refer to
Viral Adenovirus 3, 4, 7; HSV, Erythema, Cultures, R/O ophthalmologist
conjun herpes zoster, varicella chemo corneal if HSV or
ctivitis sis, infiltration photophobia
tearing present
(bilater Cool compresses
al); three or four
HSV times a day
, 4
Clinical
Type Incidence/Etiology Finding Diagnosis Management*
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and
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with
photop
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fever;
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nose
lesion;
spring
and
fall
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and mucoi conjunctival naphazoline/anta
vernal d scrapings zoline
conjun exudat ophthalmic
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