Chalazion (Garden)

A chalazion is a round formation in the cartilage of the eyelid.

Etiology and pathogenesis

Chalazion occurs due to chronic proliferative inflammation of the meibomian gland and eyelid cartilage.

Clinical picture

With chalazion, a dense, painless formation in the thickness of the eyelids is determined, round in shape, the size of a small pea. The skin above it is raised and mobile. The conjunctiva is hyperemic and protrudes somewhat.

Diagnostics

When diagnosing a chalazion, it is necessary to exclude the possibility of a neoplasm of the eyelid.

Treatment

The main treatment for chalazion is surgery.

Forecast

With timely treatment, the prognosis for chalazion is favorable.