[Severe thyroid ophthalmopathy related to interferon alpha therapy]

J Fr Ophtalmol. 2002 Apr;25(4):412-5.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The authors report a case of a 49-year-old patient presenting with dysthyroid ophthalmopathy, who was treated with interferon alpha for chronic hepatitis C. Proptosis appeared 3 months after treatment onset and many complications occurred over more than 1 year. The extreme severity seen in this case is infrequent. After a summary of other ocular damage linked to interferon, the authors suggest that every interferon treatment include a check-up before beginning therapy and regular biological and ophthalmological monitoring.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Graves Disease / complications
  • Graves Disease / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Interferon-alpha / therapeutic use*
  • Middle Aged
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Interferon-alpha