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📋Overview
Hordeolum, commonly known as a stye, is an acute, localized infection or inflammation of the eyelid involving the sebaceous glands of the eyelash follicle (external hordeolum) or the meibomian glands (internal hordeolum). It is a common eyelid condition characterized by a painful, red lump near the eyelid margin. The modern preferred term is 'hordeolum,' and it is distinct from chalazion, which is a chronic, non-infectious eyelid cyst.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0019917ICD-10-CM
H00.01
MeSH
D006726
SNOMED CT (US)
3975130031489008
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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