Graves' ophthalmopathy

Author: Luo Qingli
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Chapters 1, 2, and 3 introduce the anatomical and physiological aspects of the thyroid. The thyroid diseases related to ophthalmic conditions are primarily focused on hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Chapters 4 to 18 discuss thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy, which has special eyelid manifestations. Since surgery involves the eyelids, extraocular muscles, orbit, and paranasal sinuses, the content on eyelid and orbital anatomy and physiology is expanded. A significant portion is dedicated to reviewing the research progress on pathogenesis and some of our own findings, aiming to help readers gain a deeper understanding of the disease. This book emphasizes the ophthalmic signs, classification, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, imaging studies, and various treatment methods for thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy. Among the treatment methods, it includes: medical and ophthalmic drug therapy, traditional Chinese medicine treatment, radiotherapy, and various surgical treatments, thereby providing clinicians with a relatively comprehensive reference for diagnosis and treatment. Therefore, this book can serve as a reference for ophthalmology, endocrinology, traditional Chinese medicine, and radiology residents, attending physicians, and researchers studying this disease.