Late reactivation of thyroid associated ophthalmopathy causing optic neuropathy.
We describe a case of thyroid associated ophthalmopathy complicated by optic neuropathy presenting 18 years after the diagnosis of dysthyroidism, due to late reactivation of a previously stable ophthalmopathy.
Bunting
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Department of Ophthalmology, Singleton Hospital, Sketty Lane, Swansea SA28QA, UK. hjbunting11@doctors.net.uk
Creten
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Muhtaseb
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Shuttleworth
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D005260:Female; D049970:Graves Ophthalmopathy / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009901:Optic Nerve Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D012008:Recurrence; D014792:Visual Acuity / Q000502:physiology; D014794:Visual Fields / Q000502:physiology