RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Management of patients with Graves’ orbitopathy: initial assessment, management outside specialised centres and referral pathways
JF Clinical Medicine
JO Clin Med
FD Royal College of Physicians
SP 173
OP 178
DO 10.7861/clinmedicine.15-2-173
VO 15
IS 2
A1 Petros Perros
A1 Colin M Dayan
A1 A Jane Dickinson
A1 Daniel Ezra
A1 Stephanie Estcourt
A1 Peter Foley
A1 Janis Hickey
A1 John H Lazarus
A1 Caroline J MacEwen
A1 Julie McLaren
A1 Geoffrey E Rose
A1 Jimmy Uddin
A1 Bijay Vaidya
YR 2015
UL http://www.rcpjournals.org/content/15/2/173.abstract
AB Graves’ orbitopathy (GO) is uncommon, but responsible for considerable morbidity. A coordinated approach between healthcare professionals is required in order to meet the needs of patients. Early diagnosis can be achieved by a simple clinical assessment. Low-cost effective interventions can be initiated by generalists, which may improve outcomes. Moderate-to-severe GO should be referred to specialised centres. Recommendations for clinical diagnosis, initial management and referral pathways are highlighted.