Thyroid ophthalmopathy

Case contributed by Mostafa Elfeky
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Bilateral proptosis

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
ct

Enlargement of extraocular muscles sparing tendinous attachments, specifically rectus muscles. Hypertrophy of extraconal fat and bilateral proptosis are noted.

Case Discussion

The patient has a history of uncontrolled thyrotoxicosis, with these typical CT features of thyroid ophthalmopathy.

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