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Douglas Hoffman, MD

Diagnosis

stye hordeolum

Body Site

eye lid

Age

14 years

Pigmentation

Organization

Color

red

Morphology

plaqulous (plaque / nodule / tumor)

Pattern

solitary

Comments

This adolescent developed a recurrent stye (internal hordeolum) at the nasal aspect of the left upper eye lid. Note lid edema and purulent discharge. Treatment included warm compresses, gentle cleansing of lid margin with baby shampoo and erythromycin ointment.

Description

red nodule on inner aspect of upper lid with erythema and edema of lid

Categories

infections and infestations ophthalmology

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5/28/2003 20:59:35

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