Image Based Question-65982

  A patient is suffering from Uveitis.On examination,nodules (shown by yellow arrow) are seen in the eye.These nodules are known as:

A.  Busacca’s nodules

B.  Koeppe’s nodules 

C.  Tubercular nodules 

D. Leprosy nodules

Correct Answer » B Explanation

Ans:B.) Koeppe’s nodules

Iris Nodules
May be found as:

• Koeppe nodules (inflammatory cell precipitates which lie at the pupillary margin and could be found in non-granulomaous as well as granulomatous uveitis).
  • Koeppe nodules are small nodules located on the pupillary border.
• Bussaca nodules (lie on the iris surface) which are pathognomonic for granulomatous uveitis.
  • Busacca nodules are usually larger nodules located on the mid periphery of the iris.
• When the inflammation is treated, the nodules will resolve.