The Daily PANCE PANRE Question 12

A 42-year-old female presents after finding a firm, painless bump in her right eyelid. On examination, you note a 6 mm mass within the tarsus of the right eye. The skin is freely movable over the mass. The remainder of the ophthalmoscopic examination is unremarkable. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? pterygium chalazion ectropion external hordeolum internal hordeolum Answer: B Chalazion A chalazion is a painless chronic mass in the eyelid. Hordeolum are acute and red and painful. Pterygium involves the sclera. Ectropion is when the eyelid sags outwardly and the lid doesn't close well. Know Your Content Blueprint Chalazionis part of the NCCPA Content Blueprint EENT (9%) Learn more about chalazion and hordeolumand view this ReelDx educational case at Smarty PANCEhordeolum Note: * This is part of the Daily PANCE and PANRE in your inbox email series: 60 days of PANCE and PANRE Questions and Answers delivered directly to your inbox. It is a great and fun way to learn! If you haven't already you can sign up by clicking Here. The Daily PANCE PANRE Question 12 A 42 year-old female presents after finding a firm, painless bump in her right eyelid. On examination, you note a 6 mm mass within the tarsus of the right eye. The skin is freely movable over the mass. The remainder of the ophthalmoscopic examination is unremarkable. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? A pterygium B chalazion C ectropion D external hordeolum E internal hordeolum Answer: B A chalazion is a painless chronic mass in the eyelid. Hordeolum are acute and red and painful. Pterygium involves the sclera. Ectropion is when the eyelid sags outwardly and the lid doesn't close well. Note: * This is part of the Daily PANCE and PANRE in your inbox email series: 60 days of PANCE and PANRE Questions and Answers delivered directly to your inbox. It is a great and fun way to learn! If you haven't already you can sign up by clicking Here.