Hordoleum Externum

Question 1

Description

Answer 1

External stye, acute infection of the eyelash follicle and associated sebaceous (Zeis) or Moll gland.

Question 2

Differential diagnosis

Answer 2

• chalazion

• preseptal cellulitis

• blepharitis

Question 3

Signs

Answer 3

• inflamed spot on limbus

• red

Question 4

Symptoms

Answer 4

• irritated, sore, tender to touch

Question 5

Pathogenesis

Answer 5

• bacterial infection

• blockage and infection of an eyelash follicle or gland

Question 6

Treatment

Answer 6

• warm compress

• topical antibiotic ointment

• incision and drainage if persistent

• systemic antibiotics if associated with pre-septal cellulitis