What is Chalazion?
A chalazion is generally painless, slowly enlarging nodule on the eyelid formed by inflammation of the meibomian glands. It is basically a chronic granulomatous enlargement of the meibomian glands of the eye-lid.
The meibomian glands in the eyelid serve the purpose of lubricating the margins of the eyelids, by producing a layer of tear.
Due to acute or subacute inflammation of the eyelid, which may be due to a stye, there occurs an obstruction of the duct of the meibomian gland, leading to retention of the tears and swelling of the lid.
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In most cases, a chalazion may appear after a stye. A chalazion is essentially a benign enlargement and not cancerous in nature.
The disease progression of a chalazion leads to a painless granuloma that may be disfiguring cosmetically.
Written & Approved by-
Dr. Rajesh Shah
M.D. (Hom.)