A recurrent chalazion should be subjected to histopathologic evaluation to exclude the possibility of
Correct Answer: Sebaceous cell carcinoma
Description: CHALAZION complications: Malignant change into meibomian gland carcinoma may be seen occasionally in elderly people. Sebaceous gland carcinoma : It is a rare tumour arising from the meibomian glands. Clinically, it usually presents initially as a nodule(which may be mistaken for a chalazion). Which then grows to form a big growth. Rarely, a diffuse tumour along the lid margin may be mistaken as chronic blepharitis. Surgical excision with reconstruction of the lids is the treatment of choice. Recurrences are common. Ref:- A K KHURANA; pg num:-346,361
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