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Orbital Decompression for Graves\u27 Ophthalmopathy

, 1999
Graves\u27 disease is an autoimmune process with an antibody directed against the TSH receptor. Graves\u27 hyperthyroidism results from stimulation of the thyrotropin receptors on thyroid follicular cells by circulating thyrotropin receptor antibodies ...
James A. Garrity
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Temporal relationship between onset of Graves' ophthalmopathy and onset of thyroidal Graves' disease

, 1988
The temporal relationship between the onset of Graves' ophthalmopathy and the onset of thyroidal Graves' disease was evaluated in 125 consecutive patients with Graves' ophthalmopathy.
Koornneef, L., van der Gaag, R., Wiersinga, W. M., Smit, T.   +3 more
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Carotid cavernous fistula in a patient with Graves' ophthalmopathy

, 2003
The clinical manifestations of carotid cavernous fistula, an abnormal arteriovenous connection between the cavernous sinus and the carotid artery, can closely mimic the cardinal signs of Graves' ophthalmopathy, an inflammatory disorder of the orbit ...
Bracco S., Loffredo A., Talidis F., Cerase A., Polito E., Pichierri P., Loré F.   +6 more
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Does autoimmunity against thyroglobulin play a role in the pathogenesis of Graves’ ophthalmopathy: a review

Clinical Ophthalmology, 2015
Thayalini Shanmuganathan,1 Christian Girgis,2 Hooshang Lahooti,1 Bernard Champion,1 Jack R Wall1 1Department of Medicine, Nepean Clinical School, Nepean Hospital, The University of Sydney, Sydney, 2Department of Medicine, Westmead Millennium Institute ...
Shanmuganathan T, Girgis C, Lahooti H, Champion B, Wall JR   +4 more
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Orbital radiotherapy for Graves' ophthalmopathy

, 2002
Orbital radiotherapy is a well-established method of treatment for severe Graves' ophthalmopathy because of its anti-inflammatory and locally immunosuppressive effects. It has been used for 60 years.
PINCHERA A., ROCCHI R, MARCOCCI C, TANDA, MARIA LAURA PIERA, BARBESINO G, BARTALENA, LUIGI, MAZZI B   +6 more
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Plasma exchange therapy for severe graves' ophthalmopathy

, 1986
In the present studies, the authors report on the treatment of nine Graves' disease patients with severe ophthalmopathy by use of intensive plasma exchange followed by immunosuppression (during three to six months). Results of treatment were evaluated by
Winand, René, Schrooyen, Marc, Glinoer, Daniel   +2 more
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Increased retinal blood flow in patients with active Graves' ophthalmopathy

, 2007
PURPOSE: To investigate retinal blood flow by Heidelberg retina flowmeter in patients with active Graves' ophthalmopathy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty patients with active Graves' ophthalmopathy in euthyroid state and thirty normal controls were ...
Costagliola, Ciro, CAMPA, Claudio, INCORVAIA, Carlo, SEBASTIANI, Adolfo, PERRI, Paolo, Costagliola C., D'ANGELO, Sergio   +6 more
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Serum IL-18 levels are not increased in patients with untreated Graves' ophthalmopathy

, 2004
Objective: Cytokines play an important role in autoimmune thyroid diseases, and serum levels may reflect the activity of the immune process. This is particularly interesting in Graves' ophthalmopathy, where a reliable serum activity marker is warranted ...
Prummel, M. F., Wiersinga, W. M., Wakelkamp, I. M. M. J.   +2 more
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GAMBARAN KLINIS GRAVES OPHTHALMOPATHY DAN HUBUNGAN ANTARA DERAJAT GRAVES OPHTHALMOPATHY DENGAN LAMA MENDERITA HIPERTIROID DI POLIKLINIK ENDOKRIN RSUDZA BANDA ACEH

Graves ophthalmopathy merupakan penyakit autoimun dan imunitas seseorang berbeda sesuai dengan usia, jenis kelamin, dan lama paparan terhadap antigen.
Cut intan Hidayah
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An Appraisal of the Preventive Effect of Statins on the Development of Graves’ Ophthalmopathy: A Hospital-Based Cohort Study

Ophthalmology and Therapy
Introduction Graves’ ophthalmopathy (GO) is an autoimmune inflammatory disorder observed in a substantial proportion of patients with Graves’ disease (GD), with debilitating symptoms of disfiguring, periorbital pain, dry eyes, diplopia, and even visual ...
Grace Chia-Yen Hsu, Shyang-Rong Shih, Fang-Yu Chang, Shu-Lang Liao, Yi-Hsuan Wei   +4 more
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