Inactive Graves' ophthalmopathy and self-esteem [PDF]
PURPOSE: To assess the self-esteem of Graves' ophthalmopathy patients in the inactive phase. METHODS: Thirty euthyroid patients were evaluated in the inactive phase of disease with age ranging from 26 to 65 years, average of 43 ± 11,0 years, called study
Ferreira, Lydia Masako +5 more
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The Efficiacy of High Dose Pulse Steroid (Methylprednisolone) Therapy in Graves Ophthalmopathy
Thyroid ophthalmopathy is the most common cause of bilateral or unilateral proptosis in adults. Since the recognition of autoimmune mechanisms in the pathogenesis of Graves' ophthalmopathy, a number of investigators have reported on the use of various ...
Bilgin Özmen, Esin Erkin, Murat Saruç
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Ophthalmopathy Consciousness Level in Graves Patients: Graves Ophthalmopathy
Objective: We aimed to examine the knowledge and consciousness levels of participators about Graves orbitopathy (GO) by conducting an investigation of ophthalmopathy consciousness of Graves patients, providing coordination among all health insti- tutions and ophthalmologists and giving information about the subject to patients. Materials and Methods: A
Kan E.K. +4 more
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Management of patients with Graves' disease and orbital involvement: role of spectral domain optical coherence tomography [PDF]
PURPOSE: To investigate the role of choroidal thickness evaluation with spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SDOCT) and enhanced depth imaging (EDI) technique in the management of patients with Graves' disease and orbitopathy (GO).
Bruscolini, A +7 more
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Relatam-se dois casos clínicos de prolapso de gordura orbitária, sendo um associado à oftalmopatia de Graves. Os pacientes apresentavam em comum exame clínico com elevação na região temporal da órbita direita e aumento da gordura intraorbitária na ...
Kim-Ir-Sen Santos Teixeira +4 more
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The thickness of the retrobulbar portion of the optic nerve in Graves ophthalmopathy measured by ultrasound [PDF]
Introduction. The clinical diagnostic of Graves ophthalmopathy is based on the association of ocular signs and the disease of the thyroid gland. The evolution of the disease involves the development of eye globe protrusion, extraocular muscle thickening ...
Stefanović Ivan +3 more
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Thyroid-Associated Orbitopathy and Biomarkers: Where We Are and What We Can Hope for the Future. [PDF]
Thyroid-associated orbitopathy (TAO) is the most common autoimmune disease of the orbit. It occurs more often in patients presenting with hyperthyroidism, characteristic of Graves' disease, but may be associated with hypothyroidism or euthyroidism.
De Los Angeles Gracia, M. +4 more
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Comparative evaluation of oculometric variables in graves' ophthalmopathy
OBJECTIVES: To estimate oculometric parameters of Graves' ophthalmopathy in comparison to healthy eyes using digital photography and digital image analysis. INTRODUCTION: Graves' ophthalmopathy is the main cause of eye proptosis.
Hélio Amante Miot +5 more
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Dysthyroid optic neuropathy: update on pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: Dysthyroid optic neuropathy (DON) is a severe manifestation of thyroid eye disease (TED) that can result in permanent vision loss. Management is complex, multidisciplinary, and involves medical and/or surgical therapies.
Blandford, Alexander D. +3 more
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Practical Guidelines Management of Graves Ophthalmopathy
Graves’ ophthalmopathy is the most common extra-thyroid manifestation in patients with Graves’ disease, based on inflammatory and autoimmune conditions in orbital tissue.
Imam Subekti +19 more
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