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This is an overview of the pathogenesis, assessment and management of patients with thyroid-associated eye disease. Subjects covered include the pathology of Graves' eye disease and the controversial views on its autoimmune pathogenesis; assessment of the eye changes using reliable measurements; medical management of Graves' eye disease with an overview of the many treatment options available to the clinician, including orbital radiotherapy and other immunosuppressive treatments; management of the thyroid disease; and finally, the techniques for performing various surgical procedures, which are explained and illustrated.

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Author:   Mark F. Prummel
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   2000 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.527kg
ISBN:  

9780792386766

ISBN 10:   0792386760
Pages:   195
Publication Date:   31 December 1999
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Contributors. Preface. Introduction to Graves' Ophthalmopathy; M.F. Prummel, et al. Pathogenesis of Graves' Ophthalmopathy; A.E. Heufelder, et al. Assessment of Disease Severity; J.A. Garrity, et al. Assessment of Disease Activity of Graves' Ophtalmopathy; M.F. Prummel. Recommendations for the Assessment of Therapeutic Outcome of Graves' Ophthalmopathy in Clinical Trials; A. Pinchera, W.M. Wiersinga. Thyroid Management in Graves' Ophthalmopathy; M.F. Prummel. Immunosuppressive Management of Graves' Ophthalmopathy; C. Marcocci, et al. Radiotherapy for Graves' Ophthalmopathy; G.J. Kahaly, et al. Surgical Management of Graves' Ophthalmopathy; M.Ph. Mourits, et al. Future Research in Graves' Ophthalmopathy; H.A. Drexhage. Index.

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