Non-surgical orbital decompression using diuresis in dysthyroid optic neuropathy: a case report.

Annamaria ErdeiAnnamaria GazdagBernadett UjhelyiEdit B NagyErvin BerenyiEszter BertaZita SteiberSandor BarnaEmese MezosiMiklos BodorEndre Vezekenyi Nagy

Published in: European thyroid journal (2022)

Edematous swelling of orbital tissues is an established contributor of local pressure increase in thyroid eye disease. Diuretics reduce orbital pressure and, if confirmed by others, may be useful additions to the standard of care in sight-threatening DON.

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