Thyroid orbitopathy

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Bilateral proptosis

Patient Data

Age: Adult
ct

Marked enlargement of the extraocular muscles with central low density. Bilateral proptosis is also noted.

Case Discussion

CT through the orbits of a patient with known Graves disease demonstrates features that are characteristic of thyroid orbitopathy.

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