Abstract
Graves' ophthalmopathy is the most common extra-thyroid manifestation in patients with Graves' disease, based on inflammatory and autoimmune conditions in orbital tissue. This practical guideline was formed by a multidiciplinary team, and is intended to provide guidance for diagnosis and management of Graves' ophthalmopathy in daily clinical practice to improve quality of care and treatment outcome.
Keywords:
Graves’ ophthalmopathy; diagnosis; management.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Decompression, Surgical
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Disease Management
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Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use
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Graves Ophthalmopathy / diagnosis*
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Graves Ophthalmopathy / drug therapy
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Graves Ophthalmopathy / radiotherapy
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Graves Ophthalmopathy / therapy*
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Humans
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Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
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Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors / therapeutic use
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Radiotherapy Dosage
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Radiotherapy, Conformal / methods
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Risk Assessment
Substances
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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Glucocorticoids
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Immunosuppressive Agents
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Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors