Salzmann nodules -- a possible new ocular manifestation of Crohn's disease: a case report.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this article was to describe an association between Salzmann nodules and Crohn's disease.

METHODS

Single observational case report.

RESULTS

Multiple bilateral Salzmann nodules were found in a 50-year-old woman with inactive Crohn's disease. Her visual acuity was 20/25 in OD and 20/20 in OS because of involvement of the midperipheral cornea. Intraocular pressure was significantly elevated in both eyes. However, there were no other signs of glaucoma. The rest of the ocular examination was unremarkable.

CONCLUSIONS

Salzmann nodules may represent a distinct clinical sign of ocular involvement in Crohn's disease.