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Sat 31 st Aug 2013 Session 3 / CR2-1 13:36 – 13:40. HEAPHY 1 & 2 CASE RACE 2 – RT Anna RIDLEY. WAIKATO / BAY OF PLENTY ABSTRACT An investigation into the treatment of Grave’s Disease using Radiation Therapy. ‘Grave’s Ophthalmopathy (or Thyroid Eye Disease TED).
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Sat 31stAug 2013 Session 3/ CR2-1 13:36 – 13:40 HEAPHY 1 & 2 CASE RACE 2 – RT Anna RIDLEY WAIKATO / BAY OF PLENTY ABSTRACT An investigation into the treatment of Grave’s Disease using Radiation Therapy
‘Grave’s Ophthalmopathy(or Thyroid Eye Disease TED) ‘ an autoimmune inflammatory disorder affecting the orbit around the eye’ ‘ an autoimmune inflammatory disorder affecting the orbit around the eye’
Signs & Symptoms Diplopia (Double vision) Proptosis (Bulging eyes) Upper eyelid retraction Swelling Conjunctivitis Redness Limited eye movement
Case Study • 45 year old female • BilatProptosis, watery eye, diplopia • Thyroidectomy 8yrs previous, on Thyroxine daily • Ex-smoker • Prednisone
5 Months later • Control of Proptosis • Slightly less tearing • Both eyes moving well • Mild diplopia has persisted
Summary Beneficial or not?????