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Extratarsal presentation of chalazion

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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.

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Funding

This study was supported by Dankook University research fund in 2015.

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  1. Department of Ophthalmology, University of Dankook, 359 Manghang-Ro, Dongnam-Gu, Cheonan, Chungchungnam-Do, South Korea

    Moohwan Chang, Jiwoong Park & Sungeun E. Kyung

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  1. Moohwan Chang
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Correspondence to Sungeun E. Kyung.

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Chang, M., Park, J. & Kyung, S.E. Extratarsal presentation of chalazion. Int Ophthalmol 37, 1365–1367 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10792-016-0409-y

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