The clinical immunology of Graves' ophthalmopathy.
Publication/Presentation Date
6-1-1981
Abstract
Graves' ophthalmopathy is frequently a diagnostic and therapeutic dilemma for practicing ophthalmologists. We have reviewed the clinical immunology of this disorder with regard to clinical manifestations, humoral immunity, and cellular immunity. Special emphasis with applicable clinical and laboratory data is given to the hypothesis that Graves' thyrotoxicosis and ophthalmopathy may be frequently associated diseases rather than disorders caused by a common pathogenetic mechanism. Dysthyroidism may be the substrate for the development of the ophthalmopathy, but the two disorders probably are caused by different immunopathogenetic mechanisms.
Volume
88
Issue
6
First Page
484
Last Page
487
ISSN
0161-6420
Published In/Presented At
Sergott, R. C., Felberg, N. T., Savino, P. J., Blizzard, J. J., & Schatz, N. J. (1981). The clinical immunology of Graves' ophthalmopathy. Ophthalmology, 88(6), 484–487. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0161-6420(81)34992-6
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
6973736
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article