Lid/Orbit
Chalazion
Also known as: Meibomian cyst, tarsal cyst, lid cyst, painless lid lump, eyelid lump, Meibomian gland cyst, lipogranuloma
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Overview
A chronic lipogranulomatous inflammation of the eyelid caused by obstruction of a Meibomian gland and leakage of lipid into the tarsal stroma. The most common cause of a painless lid lump. Usually benign and self-limiting, but requires I&C if persistent.
What OptoGuide™ covers for chalazion
- Recognition patterns: symptoms, signs, and differentiators
- Don't-miss risks and escalation triggers
- Management tiers with linked Australian therapeutics
- Referral urgency, specialty, and letter drafting