Monday, January 21, 2008

Eyelid lesion


35 yr. old man presents to the office complaining of a “red knot” over his Rt. upper eyelid that has developed over the past several months. He denies any pain or visual disturbances. Exam shows a non-tender, erythematous, rubbery nodule on the Rt upper eyelid.
Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

1. Chalazion- ANSWER
2. Hordeolum
3. Molluscum contagiosum
4. Basal cell carcinoma
5. Epidermal inclusion cyst