Thereafter the incidence of new cases of thryroid orbitopathy drops rapidly with increasing age. The next part of the lecture gives a systematic overview of the signs and symptoms of thyroid orbitopathy as summarized in the American Thyroid Association Classification of Thyroid Orbitopathy. For those interested in exploring activities of this association further I have placed a link to their web site for patients to explore. For those interested in more technical aspects of this association I have placed a link to an internet search engine set to search for such information. 5 C Corneal stippling, ulceration and necrosis with possible perforation.
Sight loss can occur as a result of at the apex of the orbit .
The medial rectus is not as swollen as that on the left but is stretched tightly. Vessel engorgement J. Patrick H. Wyse Prof. This allows an accurate and quantitative assessment of the amount of protosis present. Examination of Patients with Thyroid Orbitopathy Management of Thyroid Orbitopathy A variety of therapies are used in the management of thyroid orbitopathy. These include both medical and surgical management options with the selection of treatment modality being dependant upon the type and severity of the problem being treated.