This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Oedema of Lids, Subject name: Ophthalmology
[{'content': 'An elderly female presented with recurrent swelling of the upper eyelid. Histopathological evaluation revealed it to be a chalazion. What would be the histopathological finding? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Lipogranuloma, B. Suppurative granuloma, C. Foreign body granuloma, D. Xanthogranuloma', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: A \nExplanation: Ans. a. Lipogranuloma (Ref: Khurana 4th/367)\'In chalazion, pent-up secretions (fatty in nature) act like an irritant and excite non-infective Iipogranulomatous inflammation of the blocked meibomian glands.\'Lipogranuomatous inflammation is seen in Chalazion."In chalazion, pent-up secretions (fatty\' in nature) act like an irritant and excite non-infective lipogranulomatous inflammation of the blocked meibomian glands. "Inflammation of Glands of LidsHardeolum-Extemum or StyeHardeol um-lnternumChalazion/Meibomian or Tarsal CystSuppurative inflammation of a Zeis-glandQSuppurative inflammation of Meibomian glandQChronic, sterile, lipogranuiomatous inflammation of Meibomian glandQChalazionChalazion also known as meibomian or tarsal cystChronic sterile lipogranulomatous inflammation of meibomian gland containing sebaceous secretionQ.Occurs due to a chronic blockage of mebomian gland orifice and stagnation of sebaceous secretionsQ.A chalazion secondarily infected is referred to as an internal hardeolum.Predisposing Factors:Patient with acne rosacea or seborrhoeic dermatitisEye strain due to muscle imbalance or refractory errorsHabitual rubbing of eyesChronic debilityClinical features:Gradually enlarging painless nodule, usually points on the conjunctival side, rarely on skin side.Occasionally, it may present as red grey nodule on intermarginal strip (marginal chalazion)Course and Complication:Resolve spontaneouslyIncrease in sizeBurst on conjunctival sideSecondary infection leads to formation of internal hardeolumCalcificationMalignant change into meibomian gland carcinoma (indicated by recurrence)Q is seen in elderlyTreatment:In small, soft and recent chalazion conservative treatment (in form of hot fomentation, topical antibiotics, and oral anti-inflammatory )Q followed by intralesional injection of long acting steroidQ (triamcinolone) is usedIncision and curettageQ by a vertical incision in palpebral conjunctiva in non resolving and large chalazionDiathermy is used in marginal chalazionSystemic tetracyclineQ in recurrent chalazion associated with acne rosacea or seborrhoeic dermatitis.', 'role': 'assistant'}]