Recent Developments in Graves¿ Ophthalmopathy

2000
ISBN: 978-0-7923-8676-6
Verlag: Springer US

Buch, Englisch, 195 Seiten, HC runder Rücken kaschiert, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 527 g

offers an overview of the pathogenesis, assessment and management of patients with thyroid-associated eye disease. Each chapter is written by an expert and truly represents the current state of the art on the particular topic. This book can therefore almost be considered a textbook on this enigmatic disorder.
is designed for all those interested in this disease, including basic scientists, clinical endocrinologists, ophthalmologists, radiotherapists, and orbital surgeons. The book gives a comprehensive overview of all aspects of Graves' ophthalmopathy. Subjects covered include the pathology of Graves' eye disease and the controversial views on its autoimmune pathogenesis; assessment of the eye changes using reliable measurements; medical management of Graves' eye disease with an overview of the many treatment options available to the clinician, including orbital radiotherapy and other immunosuppressive treatments; management of the thyroid disease; and finally, the techniques for performing various surgical procedures, which are explained and illustrated.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Prummel, Mark F.

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Chirurgie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Augenheilkunde, Optometrie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Präventivmedizin, Gesundheitsförderung, Medizinisches Screening
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Immunologie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Stoffwechselstörungen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

to Graves’ Ophthalmopathy.- Pathogenesis of Graves’ Ophthalmopathy.- Assessment of Disease Severity.- Assessment of Disease Activity of Graves’ Ophthalmopathy.- Recommendations for the Assessment of Therapeutic Outcome of Graves’ Ophthalmopathy in Clinical Trials.- Thyroid Management in Graves’ Ophthalmopathy.- Immunosuppressive Management of Graves’ Ophthalmopathy.- Radiotherapy for Graves’ Ophthalmopathy.- Surgical Management of Graves’ Ophthalmopathy.- Future Research in Graves’ Ophthalmopathy.