THYROID ASSOCIATED OPHTHALMOPATHY – A REVIEW

THYROID ASSOCIATED OPHTHALMOPATHY – A REVIEW

Thyroid associated ophthalmopathy is an autoimmune disorder affecting the orbital and periorbital tissues. Hyperthyroidism is commonly associated with thyroid associated ophthalmopathy, however in 5% to 10% of cases it is euthyroid. Genetic, environmental and endogenous factors play a role in the in...

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Main Authors: CHONG MS, SYED ALWI SAR, AZIZ S, TAN AK, MALLIKA PS, VANITHA R, INTAN G
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia 2009-08-01
Series:Malaysian Family Physician
Subjects:
Thyroid eye disease
autoimmunity
smoking
corticosteroids
radiotherapy
surgical decompression
rehabilitative surgery.
Online Access:http://www.e-mfp.org/2009v4n1/pdf/Thyroid_assoc_ophthalmopathy.pdf

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