Koeppe nodules

What it means

A type of iris nodule consisting of inflammatory cell precipitates which lie at the pupillary margin.

Koeppe nodules can be observed in non-granulomaous and granulomatous uveitis.

Rare diseases that can present with this1

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category

Also called: Koeppe iris nodules · Koeppe's nodules