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Graves ophthalmopathy

Graves ophthalmopathy

exophthalmos caused by increased water content of retro-ocular orbital tissues; associated with thyroid disease, usually hyperthyroidism.

Synonym: endocrine ophthalmopathy, graves orbitopathy.


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