Recent Developments in Graves' Ophthalmopathy / Edition 1

by Mark F. Prummel

Overview

Recent Developments in Graves' Ophthalmopathy offers an overview of the pathogenesis, assessment and management of patients with thyroid-associated eye disease. Each chapter is written by an expert and truly represents the current state of the art on the particular topic. This book can therefore almost be considered a textbook on this enigmatic disorder.
Recent Developments in Graves' Ophthalmopathy is designed for all those interested in this disease, including basic scientists, clinical endocrinologists, ophthalmologists, radiotherapists, and orbital surgeons. The book gives a comprehensive overview of all aspects of Graves' ophthalmopathy. Subjects covered include the pathology of Graves' eye disease and the controversial views on its autoimmune pathogenesis; assessment of the eye changes using reliable measurements; medical management of Graves' eye disease with an overview of the many treatment options available to the clinician, including orbital radiotherapy and other immunosuppressive treatments; management of the thyroid disease; and finally, the techniques for performing various surgical procedures, which are explained and illustrated.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781461371021
Publisher:	Springer US
Publication date:	10/13/2012
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
Pages:	195
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.02(d)

About the Author

Prummel, Mark F., MD, PhD (Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam); Weirsinga, Wilmar M., MD, PhD (Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam); Mourits, Maarten Ph.; Heufelder, Armin E., MD, PhD (Philipps Univ of Marburg)

Table of Contents

Contributors. Preface. Introduction to Graves' Ophthalmopathy; M.F. Prummel, et al. Pathogenesis of Graves' Ophthalmopathy; A.E. Heufelder, et al. Assessment of Disease Severity; J.A. Garrity, et al. Assessment of Disease Activity of Graves' Ophtalmopathy; M.F. Prummel. Recommendations for the Assessment of Therapeutic Outcome of Graves' Ophthalmopathy in Clinical Trials; A. Pinchera, W.M. Wiersinga. Thyroid Management in Graves' Ophthalmopathy; M.F. Prummel. Immunosuppressive Management of Graves' Ophthalmopathy; C. Marcocci, et al. Radiotherapy for Graves' Ophthalmopathy; G.J. Kahaly, et al. Surgical Management of Graves' Ophthalmopathy; M.Ph. Mourits, et al. Future Research in Graves' Ophthalmopathy; H.A. Drexhage. Index.

Editorial Reviews

Offers an overview of the pathogenesis, assessment, and management of patients with Graves' ophthalmopathy, a thyroid-associated eye disease, for scientists, clinical endocrinologists, ophthalmologists, radiotherapists, and orbital surgeons. Subjects covered include the pathology of Graves; eye disease and various views on its autoimmune pathogenesis; assessment of the eye changes using reliable measurements; medical management of Graves' eye disease with an overview of the many treatment options available to the clinician, including orbital radiotherapy and other immunosuppressive treatments; management of the thyroid disease; and the techniques for performing various surgical procedures, which are explained and illustrated. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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