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Chalazion - Symptom

Alternative Names

Meibomian gland lipogranuloma

Symptoms:

Eyelid tenderness
Increased tearing
Painful swelling on the eyelid
Sensitivity to light

Signs and tests:

An exam of the eyelid confirms the diagnosis.

Rarely, the Meibomian gland duct may be blocked by a skin cancer. If this is suspected, you may need a biopsy.

Eye

Reviewed last on: 10/6/2008
Paul B. Griggs, MD, Department of Ophthalmology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

References

Papier A, Tuttle DJ, Mahar TJ. Differential diagnosis of the swollen red eyelid. Am Fam Physician. 2007;76:1815-1824.

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