Utility of rituximab treatment for exophthalmos, myxedema, and osteoarthropathy syndrome resistant to corticosteroids due to Graves’ disease: a case report

Utility of rituximab treatment for exophthalmos, myxedema, and osteoarthropathy syndrome resistant to corticosteroids due to Graves’ disease: a case report

Abstract Background Exophthalmos, myxedema, and osteoarthropathy syndrome is a very rare condition that is associated with Graves’ disease. The presence of dermopathy and the involvement of joint/bone tissues indicate that it seems to be related with the severity of the autoimmune process. Owing to...

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Main Authors: Aldo Ferreira-Hermosillo, Ruben Casados-V, Pedro Paúl-Gaytán, Victoria Mendoza-Zubieta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-02-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Primary hyperthyroidism
Myxedema
Exophthalmos
Rituximab
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-018-1571-9

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