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    • Ophthalmology
    • Endocrinology
    • Immunology

    Background:

    • Graves' orbitopathy (GO) is an autoimmune condition linked to Graves' disease, necessitating interdisciplinary care.
    • Minimizing irreversible damage in GO requires stage-adapted anti-inflammatory treatment strategies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To discuss recent advancements in understanding GO pathogenesis.
    • To review randomized controlled trials of anti-inflammatory treatments for GO.
    • To explore novel therapeutic concepts for GO management.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review and discussion of current therapeutic approaches.
    • Analysis of findings on GO pathogenesis and clinical trial results.
    • Evaluation of novel targeted therapies for Graves' orbitopathy.

    Main Results:

    • Euthyroidism and smoking cessation are crucial for all GO patients.
    • Mild GO cases may benefit from selenium and artificial tears; moderate-to-severe cases require steroids and potentially irradiation.
    • New targeted therapies, such as the IGF-1 receptor antibody teprotumumab, demonstrate efficacy and are nearing European approval.

    Conclusions:

    • Current GO treatment prioritizes anti-inflammatory therapy followed by surgical correction.
    • The advent of targeted therapies may significantly alter future GO management paradigms.