Local 5-Fluorouracil Injection for the Treatment of Chalazia: A Prospective, Comparative Study

Description

Local injection of 5-fluorouracil into a chalazion (stye) is as effective as local injection of triamcinolone (steroid) and incision and curettage for treatment of chalazia.

Conditions

Chalazion

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

Local injection of 5-fluorouracil into a chalazion (stye) is as effective as local injection of triamcinolone (steroid) and incision and curettage for treatment of chalazia.

Local 5-Fluorouracil Injection for the Treatment of Chalazia: A Prospective, Comparative Study

Local 5-Fluorouracil Injection for the Treatment of Chalazia: A Prospective, Comparative Study

Condition
Chalazion
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Seattle

University of Washington Eye Institute at Harborview, Seattle, Washington, United States, 98104

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Single or multiple chalazia in a single eyelid
  • * Chalazia present for less than one month and no previous injection or incision and curettage

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Washington,

Matthew M Zhang, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Washington Eye Institute

Study Record Dates

2026-07