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external hordeolum

An external hordeolum (sty) is a bacterial infection of a sebaceous gland (glands of Zeis or Moll) in the eyelid. Clinical manifestations: 1) Symptoms: pain, sensation of foreign body, lacrimation 2) Signs: erythema, tenderness, induration, pustule Management: 1) hot compresses 2) incision & drainage

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hordeolum (sty)

References

  1. DeGowin & DeGowin's Diagnostic Examination, 6th edition, RL DeGowin, McGraw Hill, New York 1994
  2. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 11, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 1998