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Chalazion

Gary A. Jordan  1 , Kevin Beier  2
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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A chalazion is a chronic sterile lipogranuloma. They are typically slowly enlarging and non-tender. A deep chalazion is caused by inflammation of a tarsal meibomian gland. A superficial chalazion is caused by inflammation of a Zeis gland. Chalazia are typically benign and self-limiting, though they can develop chronic complications. Recurrent chalazia should be evaluated for malignancy.

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Disclosure: Gary Jordan declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Kevin Beier declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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