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ea0063gp79 | Thyroid Autoimmune Disorders | ECE2019

The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as a novel marker in patients with thyroid-associated orbitopathy – a prelimininary study

Szydełko Joanna , Rodzik Beata , Tarach Jerzy , Matyjaszek-Matuszek Beata

Introduction: Graves’ orbitopathy (GO) is a rare autoimmune inflammatory disease occurring in 25–50% cases of Graves’ disease (GD). It is associated with poor clinical outcomes, impaired quality of life and socio-economic status. Genetic, environmental and immunological factors are considered to play a role in the pathogenesis of GO, but the effects of neutrophil, lymphocyte counts as well as neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio on the pathophysiology of GO are still ...