title: [Complex treatment for decompensated edematous exophthalmos].
abstract: In endocrine ophthalmolopathy, there may be persistent dysfunction of the organ of vision due to corneal lesion or optical neuropathy. As an illustration of severe corneal lesion in edematous exophthalmos decompensation, the authors give their own observation that shows it necessary to use in such cases complex treatment comprising pulse therapy with glucocorticoids, followed by a long-term dosage reduction and switching over to its oral administration, as well radiotherapy and surgery.
authors: Ia O
authors: IaO
authors: Grusha
authors: A A
authors: AA
authors: Kasparov
authors: D S
authors: DS
authors: Ismailova
authors: A S
authors: AS
authors: Stoiukhina
authors: O Iu
authors: OIu
authors: Merzliakova
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016039:Corneal Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D049970:Graves Ophthalmopathy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009887:Ophthalmoscopy; D018714:Radiotherapy, Adjuvant; D012086:Reoperation; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013965:Thyroidectomy
chemical_list: D005938:Glucocorticoids