Epibulbar allergic granulomatous nodules in a human immunodeficiency virus-positive patient.

PURPOSE: To report an unusual epibulbar inflammatory process in a patient with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

METHODS

Case report. A 32-year-old man developed fleshy epibulbar nodules on his right conjunctiva and cornea after being treated for conjunctivitis. A biopsy of the lesions was done, and the specimen was processed for histopathologic examination.

RESULTS

The biopsy specimen contained inflammatory cells, including an eosinophilic abscess. The diagnosis was allergic granulomatous nodules.

CONCLUSION

This case illustrates the occurrence of epibulbar allergic granulomatous nodules in an HIV-positive patient.