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Khizar Rana1,2, Devanshu Garg1,2, Sandy Patel3
1Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, University of Adelaide, North Terrace, SA 5000, Australia.
European Journal of Ophthalmology
|September 6, 2023
Summary
Dysthyroid optic neuropathy (DON), a serious complication of thyroid eye disease, can cause vision loss. This review details how imaging findings from CT and MRI help diagnose and recognize DON early.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Radiology
- Endocrinology
Background:
- Dysthyroid optic neuropathy (DON) is a critical complication of thyroid eye disease (TED).
- Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent irreversible vision loss.
- Radiological imaging plays a key role in identifying DON.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the definition, prevalence, and diagnostic utility of radiological findings in DON.
- To highlight the role of CT and MRI in the early recognition of DON.
Main Methods:
- Review of quantitative and qualitative imaging features associated with DON.
- Analysis of the diagnostic value of CT and MRI findings in the literature.
Main Results:
- Various imaging features on CT and MRI have been linked to DON.
- These radiological findings aid in the diagnosis and management of DON.
Conclusions:
- Imaging is essential for the early diagnosis of DON.
- Understanding radiological features improves patient outcomes in thyroid eye disease.
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