Abstract |
Twenty chalazia were treated with intralesional triamcinolone acetonide injections. The diameter of 9 of the chalazia was less than 6 mm. Eight of them were cured after a single injection and 1 after 2 injections. The diameter of 11 of the chalazia was greater than or equal to 6 mm. Four cases responded to 1 injection and 5 to 2 injections. Two were operated on. Six patients had a recurrence 3-6 months later and were operated on. Corticosteroid injection is a serviceable alternative to surgery in the treatment of small chalazia. The indications are discussed.
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Authors | J Palva, P E Pohjanpelto |
Journal | Acta ophthalmologica
(Acta Ophthalmol (Copenh))
Vol. 61
Issue 5
Pg. 933-7
(Oct 1983)
ISSN: 0001-639X [Print] Denmark |
PMID | 6659900
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Cysts
(drug therapy)
- Eyelid Diseases
(drug therapy)
- Female
- Humans
- Injections
- Male
- Meibomian Glands
- Middle Aged
- Recurrence
- Triamcinolone Acetonide
(administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
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