Endocrine Abstracts

Graves’ orbitopathy (GO) is a serious, progressive eye condition seen in patients with autoimmune thyroid disease. GO is characterized by inflammation and swelling of soft orbital tissues. Adipose tissue produces cytokine mediators called adipokines. The present study focuses on the relationship between serum levels of selected adipokines in patients with GO, comparing them with the control group, and uniquely describes the effect of high-dose systemic corticosteroids (HD...