Which of the following is the most common swelling of eyelids?
Correct Answer: Chalazion
Description: These are the most common lid swellings. A meibomian cyst is a chronic granulomatous inflammation of a meibomian gland. It may occur on either upper or lower lids and presents as a smooth, painless swelling. It can be felt by rolling the cyst on the tarsal plate.
Key Concept:
Meibomian cyst: They are epidermal cysts found on the free edge of eyelid.
Chronic Meibomian cyst is called chalazion.
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