Evaluation and management of Graves' orbitopathy

Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2006 Oct;39(5):923-42, vi. doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2006.07.008.

Abstract

Graves' orbitopathy, also known as Graves' ophthalmopathy or thyroid eye disease, is a potentially progressive but generally self-limited autoimmune process associated with hyperthyroidism. It is the most common cause of proptosis and the most common orbital inflammatory disorder in adults.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
  • Graves Ophthalmopathy / diagnosis*
  • Graves Ophthalmopathy / etiology
  • Graves Ophthalmopathy / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones