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ea0037ep1066 | Thyroid (non-cancer) | ECE2015

A questionnaire on quality of life identifies Graves' ophthalmopathy patients who deserve more attention

Villagelin Danilo , Nogueira Heloisa , Sandrin Ana Claudia Gomes , Carbinatto Rebeca , Giovanetti Jakeline , Campos Larissa , Santos Roberto , Bufalo Natassia , Romaldini Joao , Ward Laura

Introduction: GravesÂ’ ophthalmopathy (GO) varies from minor changes to visible face disfigurement which may compromise the visual capacity and the aesthetics of the patient. These deformities affect the quality of life in both functional and emotional senses. There are some questionnaires designed to evaluate the patientÂ’s health, quality of life and relationship with a specific disease. The use of these questionnaires is recommended to improve the quality of care an...