[Emphasizing the fundamental and clinical research on thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy].
In this article, we discussed the pathogenesis and current status of the research in thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy (TAO). TAO, the most common orbital disease in adults, is an orbital autoimmune disease closely related to Graves' disease. Now, the fundamental and clinical research on TAO should be further enhanced.
Wu
Zhong-yao
ZY
Song
Guo-xiang
GX
D000818:Animals; D004195:Disease Models, Animal; D049970:Graves Ophthalmopathy / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans