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Lateral canthus on left eye inflamed w/white speckles. area consistent with lacrimal gland seems inflamed too. no firm surface, just bulging. cancer?
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Not Likely: Probably Meibomian glands, not Lacrimal. This is located up away from ther lid margin, under the upper lid. Sounds like clogged meibomian glans. Try warm compresses and massage to open the glands
Answered 6/11/2017
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