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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) effectively differentiates active Graves' orbitopathy from inactive disease by detecting inflammation. Computed tomography (CT) is best for surgical planning in the inactive phase.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Radiology
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Graves' orbitopathy involves inflammation and fibrosis of orbital tissues.
  • Accurate disease staging is crucial for treatment decisions and surgical planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the utility of MRI and CT in differentiating active from inactive Graves' orbitopathy.
  • To determine the optimal imaging modality for assessing disease activity and guiding treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Coronal TIRM-sequence MRI to visualize interstitial edema in extraocular muscles.
  • CT for detailed imaging of periorbital osseous structures.

Main Results:

  • MRI accurately identifies active inflammatory changes, including interstitial edema, distinguishing it from fibrotic end-stage disease.
  • CT provides precise imaging of bony structures but limited information on disease activity.
  • MRI is valuable for atypical presentations like asymmetrical involvement and apical optic nerve compression.

Conclusions:

  • MRI is the preferred modality for diagnosing active Graves' orbitopathy and predicting response to immunomodulatory therapy.
  • CT is essential for pre-operative planning of orbital decompression surgery in the inactive phase of the disease.