title: Natural history of Graves' Ophthalmopathy.
abstract: Almost two centuries after having first been described, GO remains a challenging disease, and despite a tremendous improvement in the understanding of this condition; areas of uncertainty still exist regarding its physiopathology and treatment. In this article we describe some highlights in the history of GO and provide a review of our knowledge about its natural history.
authors.affiliation: Endocrine Institute, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Campus, Petah Tikva and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel. carlosb@netvision.net.il
authors.forename: Carlos A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Benbassat
authors.forename: Eyal
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Robenshtok
mesh_terms: D049970:Graves Ophthalmopathy / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology*