Ocular changes and approaches of ophthalmopathy in basedow - graves- parry- flajani disease

Maedica (Bucur). 2011 Apr;6(2):146-52.

Abstract

Basedow-Graves disease is an autoimmune condition with multiple local and systemic aspects. Among these, oculopathy has a major impact on patient's life from both functional and esthetic point of view. Basedow-Graves oculopathy requires an appropriate positive and differential diagnosis using clinical and imagistic approaches. Treatment is always required in moderate or severe forms and it begins with simple general points and continues with medical and surgical therapies. Current article stresses upon the most characteristic clinical signs of thyroidian ophthalmopathy and the required current therapeutic approaches.

Keywords: Basedow-Graves disease; exophtalmic goitre; thyroidian ophthalmopathy.