Question

A 20-year-old woman presents with a 2-day history of a painful, red, swollen right eyelid. On examination, there is a tender, localized swelling on the upper eyelid margin, pointing outwards, with a visible pustule. Visual acuity is normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Hordeolum externum (stye)

Answer

Chalazion

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Preseptal cellulitis

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Dacryoadenitis

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Blepharitis

Practice question

A 20-year-old woman presents with a 2-day history of a painful, red, swollen right eyelid. On examination, there is a tender, localized swelling on the upper eyelid margin, pointing outwards, with a visible pustule. Visual acuity is normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?