Which of the following is not true regarding treatment for chalazion
Correct Answer: Cryotherapy
Description: Cryotherapy is not used as treatment in chalazion CHALAZION Chronic non infective lipogranulomatous inflammation.* C/F painless swelling with nodule formationn Remember- Recurrent chalazion or seborrheic blepharoconjunctivitis rule out any sebaceous cell carcinoma. (Adenocarcinoma)* Can also get infected and form hordeolum internum Rx Intralesional triamcinolone Incision and curettage is done from conjunctival side. Horizontal incisions are avoided to minimize damage to meibomian ducts.
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