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Management of progressive exophthalmos
S Kumar1, C Subhankar, S C Sen
1Medical College Hospitals, Calcutta.
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
|April 1, 1990
Summary
This study managed 30 progressive exophthalmos cases medically, showing symptom and proptosis improvement. While ophthalmoplegia reduction was limited, no patients required surgery.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Endocrinology
Background:
- Progressive/malignant exophthalmos presents significant management challenges.
- Medical interventions are explored to avoid surgical decompression.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of a combined medical regimen for progressive exophthalmos.
- To assess outcomes including symptom relief, proptosis reduction, and optic nerve decompression.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 30 patients with progressive exophthalmos.
- Treatment involved corticosteroids, beta-blockers, diuretics, and proteolytic enzymes.
Main Results:
- Significant improvement in exophthalmos symptoms, proptosis, and optic nerve compression.
- Limited success in reducing ophthalmoplegia (eye muscle paralysis).
- No patients required surgical intervention for decompression.
Conclusions:
- A multimodal medical approach can effectively manage progressive exophthalmos.
- This strategy may obviate the need for surgical decompression in select cases.