Endocrine Abstracts

A male patient, currently 64 years old, was diagnosed with TED (Thyroid Eye Disease) in 1993 when he underwent surgery for “exophthalmos” in both eyes (likely decompression surgery), followed by surgery to correct diplopia. He underwent a total thyroidectomy one year later. For ongoing “activity” of thyroid and TED patient received radioiodine ablation in 1995 and 1997. At that time, he also received “some pulses” of methylprednisolone and long-te...

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...