A Case of Recurrent Chalazia Associated with Subclinical Hypothyroidism
Chalazia are chronic inflammatory disorders of the Meibomian glands of the eyelids that can present at any age. Although the exact cause is still obscure, they are often associated with retention of lipids in these sebaceous glands, infections, or disturbances in the balance of sex hormones. The com...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2020-06-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Ophthalmology |
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Online Access: | https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/508603 |