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[Progression of the pathogenesis of thyroid associated ophthalmopathy].
[Zhonghua yan ke za zhi] Chinese journal of ophthalmology - 11 Jun 2017
Wang L, Ma J M
Abstract excerpt
Thyroid associated ophthalmopathy (TAO) is a common complication of Graves' disease (GD). The clinical manifestations are mainly swelling and retracted eyelid, protopsis and limited eye movements, and optic neuropathy can be seen in severe cases. The mechanism of TAO is not yet clear. A large number of studies have found that the disorders of autoimmunity play an important role in TAO, while genetic factors,...
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