Thyroid-associated orbitopathy

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Bilateral proptosis.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
  • bilateral ocular proptosis

  • bilateral symmetrical extra-ocular muscle enlargement involving the inferior, medial, and superior rectus

  • enlargement of the rectus muscles is confined to the muscle bellies and sparing their tendinous insertions

Case Discussion

The case illustrates typical findings of Graves ophthalmopathy with pronounced extraocular muscle enlargement and bilateral proptosis.

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