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Koeppe's nodules

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Koeppe's nodules are small nodules seen at the inner margin of the iris in patients with granulomatous anterior uveitis, which occurs in conditions such as sarcoidosis and tuberculosis.[1] The nodules are composed of epithelioid cells and giant cells surrounded by lymphocytes.[2]

Koeppe's nodules are named after Leonhard Koeppe.

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  1. ^ Neil T. Choplin, Diane C. Lundy. Atlas of Glaucoma, page 128. Taylor & Francis, 1998. ISBN 978-1-85317-375-2. Google books
  2. ^ James F. Vander, Janice A. Gault. Ophthalmology Secrets, page 295. Elsevier Health Sciences, 2002. ISBN 978-1-56053-429-7. Google books
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