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  • Title: Severe eyelid oedema in Graves' ophthalmopathy.
    Author: Anagnostis P, Adamidou F, Poulasouchidou M, Karras S.
    Journal: BMJ Case Rep; 2013 Jul 13; 2013():. PubMed ID: 23853193.
    Abstract:
    We report a case of severe eyelid oedema due to Graves' ophthalmopathy (GO). The aim was to present a case report and review of the literature about eyelid oedema due to GO. The case report includes a history of patient data and literature review. The patient was offered intravenous methylprednisolone and gave consent. A dosage of 500 mg intravenous methylprednisolone once weekly for 6 weeks, followed by 250 mg intravenous methylprednisolone once weekly for 6 weeks, with a total treatment period of 12 weeks was given. Up to day, minor improvement has been observed. Severe eyelid oedema due to GO is a rare manifestation of Graves' disease. In cases of active and moderate-to-severe disease, treatment with intravenous glucorticoids is recommended alone or with orbital radiotherapy, followed by rehabilitative surgery.
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