IgG4‐related ophthalmic disease comprises four histologic patterns representing progressive fibrosis and sclerosis. Fibrosis is associated with CD163‐positive M2 macrophages and increased TGFB1 expression in lymphocyte‐rich areas, suggesting roles for these components in disease progression.
Natsuki Taniguchi +7 more
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Weird, Witty and Worthwhile: Exploring the Benefits of Mnemonic‐Based Medical Education
ABSTRACT Background Mnemonics, both self‐created and well established, are commonly used by medical students to boost their recall of knowledge. Previous studies have evaluated mnemonics' utility in medical education, but few have demonstrated positive effects on students' knowledge and confidence.
Shazia Sarela +7 more
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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) combined with periorbital triamcinolone acetonide injection in treating thyroid eye disease (TED) patients with active extraocular muscle but low ...
Hao Zhang, Weimin He
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Metastasis of small cell lung cancer to bilateral extraocular muscles: a case report
Background Orbital metastasis is a possible complication of small cell lung cancer and a pattern of bilateral invasion of the extraocular muscles has rarely been reported in literature.
João Ponces Ramalhão +6 more
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Network pharmacology and experiments verify the effect of triptolide on extraocular muscle fibrosis.
Drugs usually do not prevent extraocular muscle fibrosis in Graves' ophthalmopathy (GO), and surgical treatment has complications and does not cure extraocular muscle fibrosis.
Minmin Jiang +6 more
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Bilateral proptosis caused by orbital myositis. A case report
Proptosis, unilateral or bilateral, is a frequent indication for medical evaluation and orbital computed tomography. The most common cause of proptosis in adults and children is inflammatory disorders. Orbital myositis is a subgroup of the orbital
K Aydin +5 more
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Unmasking Orbital Myopathy: When Enlarged Extraocular Muscles Indicate More Than Thyroid Eye Disease: Report of Two Cases. [PDF]
Shinohara D, Abumanhal M, Takahashi Y.
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Orbital asymmetry degree: a potential <sup>99m</sup>Tc-DTPA SPECT/CT imaging marker for diplopia in thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy. [PDF]
Pang X +5 more
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Effect of Sub-Anesthetic Dose Esketamine on Oculocardiac Reflex in Children Undergoing Day-Case Strabismus Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial. [PDF]
Lei G, Liu J, Yang S, Chen H, Wang G.
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