title: [The problems of endocrine ophthalmopathy].
abstract: Based on her own rich and many years' experience in following-up and treating patients with endocrine ophthalmopathy (EOP) and on the data available in the Russian and foreign literature, the author states the problems of EOP. These include the terminology and classification of a pathological process, a uniform treatment protocol by taking into account its form, compensation and development stages, the development of clear indications for decompressive operations on the orbit.
authors.forename: A F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Brovkina
mesh_terms: D019299:Decompression, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003941:Diagnostic Techniques, Ophthalmological; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D049970:Graves Ophthalmopathy / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D011379:Prognosis
chemical_list: D005938:Glucocorticoids