Endocrine exophthalmos

Endocrine exophthalmos

Definition

Progressive inflammation and damage to tissues around the eyes, especially extraocular muscle, connective, and fatty tissue occurring in patients with hyperthyroidism or a history of hyperthyroidism due to Graves' disease.

Also known as Graves' eye disease, Graves' ophthalmopathy, Graves' orbitopathy, TED, thyroid eye disease, thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy — per MONDO

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