Abstract
The frequency of Graves’ orbitopathy (GO) in patients with Graves’ disease (GD) depends on the method of assessment. Diagnosis based on clinical symptoms is made in about 30-50% patients, more often (70%) after ophtalmological examination with evaluation of intraocular pressure, whereas MRI reveals GO in up to 90%. Proper identification of active phase of the disease is crucial.
Highlights
The frequency of Graves’ orbitopathy (GO) in patients with Graves’ disease (GD) depends on the method of assessment
Aim of the study The aim of the study was to assess the concordance between clinical examination performed by endocrinologist and MRI GO diagnosis, especially to evaluate the sensitivity of both methods in identification of active phase of the disease
Active phase was diagnosed in 20/85 subjects, among them in 16/20 on the basis of clinical evaluation and in 15/20 by MRI
Summary
Comparison of clinical examination with orbital MRI evaluation in patients with thyroid orbitopathy - do we need imaging and when?. Aleksandra Król*, Jolanta Krajewska, Barbara Michalik, Ewa Paliczka-Cieślik, Michał Kalemba, Beata Jurecka-Lubieniecka, Kornelia Hasse-Lazar, Sylwia Szpak-Ulczok, Łukasz Zarudzki, Barbara Jarząb. From 4th Congress of the Polish Thyroid Association 2013 Lodz, Poland. From 4th Congress of the Polish Thyroid Association 2013 Lodz, Poland. 11-13 April 2013
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