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chalazion /cha·la·zi·on/ (kah-la´ze-on) pl. chala´zia, chalazions [Gr.] a small eyelid mass due to inflammation of a meibomian gland.
chalazion (ch  ·laˑ·zē·n),n nonmalignant swelling in the eyelid area due to an obstruction of or malfunctioning meibomian gland. ) Chalazion. chalazion a small eyelid mass resulting from chronic inflammation of a meibomian gland. Called also meibomian cyst. chalazion Meibomian cyst, meibomian gland lipogranuloma, tarsal cyst Opthalmology A cyst in the eyelid caused by plugging of the meibomian gland Management Warm wet compresses; surgical drainage if unresponsive to conservative measures How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The patient remained tumor-free until the age of 12 years, when she developed a left upper lid chalazion that was followed clinically. |
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