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Mladen Lešin1, Veljko Rogošić1, Lucija Vanjaka Rogošić2
1Department of Ophthalmology, Split University Hospital Center, Split, Croatia.
Abstract:
Thyroid-associated orbitopathy (TAO) is a common manifestation of Graves' disease. The aim of the study was to assess the six percent of patients with TAO that develop dysthyroid optic neuropathy (DON), which is the most serious complication of TAO. As DON can cause perma-nent damage, it is essential to detect DON early when visual loss is still reversible. Color Doppler ultrasound is a noninvasive diagnostic method, which may be useful in early detection of DON. Thirty-six patients with confirmed Graves' disease and active TAO were included, 21 (58%) of them with early DON (eDON) and 15 (42%) free from any signs of eDON. All study patients underwent Doppler ultrasound examination to determine the blood flow rates in the internal carotid artery, ophthalmic artery, and central retinal artery. Study results showed color Doppler ultrasound examination to have a potential to detect orbital blood flow changes in patients with eDON. Early detection of DON may result in earlier treatment and prevention of permanent optic nerve damage.
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