Presentation
Blindness.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Thyroid orbitopathy caused optic neuropathy
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Bilateral symmetrical fusiform and marked enlargement of extraocular muscle bellies, with sparing of their tendinous insertions and proptosis. Apex crowding caused optic nerve compression. Retrobulbar fat is increased too.
Case Discussion
Apex crowding, in a known case of thyroid orbitopathy, results in optic nerve dysfunction due to optic compression.
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