Chalazion on 18mth old

[Goffmom]

Hello,
I am a little concerned about my 18mth old.. when she was 6mths she had the bump on her upper eyelid. I asked the pedi and he at first thought it was a sty and it wasn't going away so I took her to a different pedi for a second opinion and they said it was an enlarged blood vessel. Finally when she was one I took her to a dermatologist and he also said it is an enlarged blood vessel, or so they think and just to check in every six months to monitor it. But I was worried because it appeared to be larger and pushing on the eyelid where her eye lashes are. I do not know what to do the warm compresses didn't work when they thought it was a sty so I'm at a loss... its a year now and its still there
what should i do?

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

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[sunshinett55]

Hello my nine year old recently went into hospital got put out for a short period to have 4 bumps removed, this was only a few months ago, so far so good.  I dont know if they will reoccur, but i do have problems with one of my eyelids and i might go to the doctor to see if i can get one lump removed, its been there for ages, my eyelid keeps getting sore and red, itchy.

hope it helps hearing what another child has had done.

bye for now

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

These bumps are often plugged oil glands. They have been discussed in great detail here and you can acess the discussions on both adults and children by using the search feature and archives. She needs to see a pediatric ophthalmologist. Fine one at www.geteyesmart.org

JCH MD