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Orbital radiotherapy

Orbital radiotherapy has been used to treat thyroid orbitopathy for the past 60 years. Its therapeutic use is stiU... [Pg.655]

Graves ophthalmopathy severe enough to warrant high-dose steroids, orbital radiotherapy, or orbital decompression is estimated to occur in not more than 20% of patients with Graves disease. In most cases the disorder can be managed adequately with more conservative therapeutic measures. In most patients minor interventions that are required mainly include treatment of exposure keratopathy. Table 32-4 summarizes the current therapeutic approaches to the patient with Graves ophthalmopathy. [Pg.661]

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