Abstract

DELFINO, L; GAUNA, A  and  YAMPEY, J. Graves´ Ophthalmopathy and Radioiodine Treatment. Rev. argent. endocrinol. metab. [online]. 2015, vol.52, n.3, pp.153-162. ISSN 1851-3034.

Graves´ ophthalmopathy (GO) is an autoimmune disorder representing the most common extrathyroidal manifestation of Graves' disease. Multiple factors can influence the development / progression of the disease, including treatment with ¹³¹I. The aim of this paper is to analyze the existing literature on the relationship between OG and treatment with I¹³¹, considering the pathophysiology and associated risk factors and prophylaxis.

Keywords : Ophthalmopathy; Graves; Dysthyroid Ophthalmopathy; Radioiodine.

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