[Endocrine orbitopathy].

Abstract

Endocrine orbitopathy (EO), also known as Graves' orbitopathy or thyroid-associated orbitopathy, is aself-limiting, immunologically induced co-reaction of the retrobulbar tissue of the eye triggered by an autoimmune disease of the thyroid gland. It is particularly associated with Graves' disease and is its most common extrathyroidal manifestation. In addition to typical anamnestic data, characteristic local findings and laboratory changes in immunothyroidism, orbital imaging plays acentral role in the diagnosis and management of this disease. This review article provides comprehensive insight into various imaging modalities used to assess morphologic changes associated with EO. Adetailed presentation of imaging findings provides abetter understanding of orbital physiology.