Chalazion Pathogenesis Quiz
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What is the pathogenesis of a chalazion?

  • Sterile chronic granulomatous inflammatory lesion caused by retained sebaceous secretions (correct)
  • Lipogranulomatous acute inflammatory lesion
  • Acute inflammation of the Zeis glands
  • Bacterial infection of the meibomian glands

    • What is commonly associated with recurrent chalazia?

  • Keratitis
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Rosacea (correct)
  • Corneal ulcer

    • What is a secondarily infected meibomian gland referred to as?

  • External hordeolum
  • Keratitis
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Internal hordeolum (correct)

    • What are the symptoms of a subacute/chronic chalazion?

    <p>Gradually enlarging painless rounded nodule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may be visible in a chalazion associated with blepharitis?

    <p>Bulging inspissated secretions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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