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Thyroid associated orbitopathy following periocular surgery.

Sang June Kim1, Byoung Jin Kim, Ha Bum Lee

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

Korean Journal of Ophthalmology : KJO
|August 9, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Periocular surgery may trigger Thyroid Associated Orbitopathy (TAO) in susceptible individuals. This study identified nine female patients who developed TAO following eye area procedures, some with prior Graves' hyperthyroidism.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Endocrinology
  • Surgical Research

Background:

  • Thyroid Associated Orbitopathy (TAO) is an autoimmune condition affecting the eye socket, often linked to Graves' disease.
  • Periocular surgery involves procedures around the eye, including cosmetic and reconstructive interventions.

Observation:

  • A retrospective review identified nine female patients who developed TAO after periocular surgery between 1997 and 2004.
  • Patients were categorized into two groups: four with a history of Graves' hyperthyroidism and five with no prior thyroid abnormalities.
  • None of the patients exhibited TAO symptoms before their respective surgeries.

Findings:

  • TAO onset was observed in close temporal proximity to periocular surgical procedures.
  • The average age of affected patients was 59.3 years, with a range of 45-75 years.

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  • The study highlights a potential link between periocular surgery and TAO development, even in patients without a prior thyroid diagnosis.

    • Implications:

    • Periocular surgery may act as a potential trigger for TAO in predisposed individuals.
    • Understanding this association is crucial for patient selection and informed consent prior to periocular surgery.
    • Further research is warranted to elucidate the mechanisms linking surgical trauma and TAO pathogenesis.