Graves Disease Flashcards by Chelsea Nicol

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Description

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Autoimmune thyroid disorder affecting the eyes

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Differential diagnosis

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• orbital cellulitis

• idiopathic orbital inflammation

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Signs

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• ptosis, lid retraction

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Symptoms

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• dry eye

• diplopia

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Pathogenesis

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Autoimmune attack on orbital tissues

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Treatment

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• steroids

• radiation

• surgery

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