Uveitis: iris nodules: practice question

A Ophthalmology question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Ophthalmology · Uveitis: iris nodules

Sample item

In granulomatous uveitis, nodules at the pupillary margin are named what?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Koeppe nodules

Koeppe nodules are on the pupillary border and Busacca nodules lie on the iris surface in granulomatous uveitis. Lisch nodules occur in neurofibromatosis and Brushfield spots in Down syndrome.

Option by option

  • A. Koeppe nodules (correct)

    Correct. Pupillary margin nodules are Koeppe.

  • B. Lisch nodules

    Lisch nodules are iris hamartomas in NF1.

  • C. Busacca nodules

    Busacca nodules are on the anterior iris surface.

  • D. Brushfield spots

    Brushfield spots are seen in Down syndrome.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is A, Koeppe nodules. Koeppe nodules are on the pupillary border and Busacca nodules lie on the iris surface in granulomatous uveitis.

Why is "Lisch nodules" not the answer?

Lisch nodules are iris hamartomas in NF1.

Why is "Busacca nodules" not the answer?

Busacca nodules are on the anterior iris surface.

Why is "Brushfield spots" not the answer?

Brushfield spots are seen in Down syndrome.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Uveitis: iris nodules in Ophthalmology. Lisch nodules occur in neurofibromatosis and Brushfield spots in Down syndrome.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Uveitis: iris nodules?

Group the red eye by what to examine and what the pupil does. Then use the flashcards and the other Ophthalmology questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.