Moohwan Chang1, Jiwoong Park1, Sungeun E Kyung2. 1. Department of Ophthalmology, University of Dankook, 359 Manghang-Ro, Dongnam-Gu, Cheonan, Chungchungnam-Do, South Korea. 2. Department of Ophthalmology, University of Dankook, 359 Manghang-Ro, Dongnam-Gu, Cheonan, Chungchungnam-Do, South Korea. Kseeye@hanmail.net.
Abstract
PURPOSE: We report a case of atypical, extratarsal chalazion referred with a history of a chronic inflammatory mass found on the edge of the lower eyelid. METHODS: A 3-year-old female developed a small mass on the medial side of the right lower lid in 4-month duration. She was seen by her ophthalmologist and the diagnosis of a chalazion was made. Over the ensuing one month with warm compression, the lesion subsided and the new lesion appeared away from the edge on the lateral eyelid 3 months ago. RESULTS: She underwent surgery and drainage was performed. We found a track, a proof of migration, on the lower tarsal conjunctiva in the medial side of the right eyelid during surgery. CONCLUSIONS: Long-term observation in chalazion may induce migration with tract and express as an atypical chalazion.
PURPOSE: We report a case of atypical, extratarsal chalazion referred with a history of a chronic inflammatory mass found on the edge of the lower eyelid. METHODS: A 3-year-old female developed a small mass on the medial side of the right lower lid in 4-month duration. She was seen by her ophthalmologist and the diagnosis of a chalazion was made. Over the ensuing one month with warm compression, the lesion subsided and the new lesion appeared away from the edge on the lateral eyelid 3 months ago. RESULTS: She underwent surgery and drainage was performed. We found a track, a proof of migration, on the lower tarsal conjunctiva in the medial side of the right eyelid during surgery. CONCLUSIONS: Long-term observation in chalazion may induce migration with tract and express as an atypical chalazion.
Authors: William R Katowitz; Carol L Shields; Jerry A Shields; Ralph C Eagle; Lauri D Mulvey Journal: J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus Date: 2003 Jul-Aug Impact factor: 1.402