Dysthyroid orbitopathy: invasive treatment and the value of radiotherapy.
In this retrospective review of 29 patients with severe dysthyroid orbitopathy, the authors compare 3 invasive therapeutic modalities corticosteroids, radiotherapy and surgical orbital decompression) with special emphasis on the role of radiotherapy.
Department of Ophthalmology-Catholic University Leuven.
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De Lepeleire
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Van Limbergen
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D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004172:Diplopia / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006111:Graves Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010315:Particle Accelerators; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D012189:Retrospective Studies
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones