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What is the pathogenesis of a chalazion?
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?
What is commonly associated with recurrent chalazia?
- Keratitis
- Conjunctivitis
- Rosacea (correct)
- Corneal ulcer
What is a secondarily infected meibomian gland referred to as?
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?
What are the symptoms of a subacute/chronic chalazion?
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What may be visible in a chalazion associated with blepharitis?
What may be visible in a chalazion associated with blepharitis?
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