Corticosteroids for Graves' Ophthalmopathy: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Xiaofang TuYan DongHong-Mei Zhang Qing Su

Published in: BioMed research international (2018)

Our meta-analysis confirmed the effects of GCs in the management of GO and intravenous GCs are proved to be better than oral GCs as ever reported. Combination of radiotherapy and GCs did not enhance the effects of GCs. However, if proptosis is the main issue, combination of 99Tc-MDP or cyclosporine with GCs may be taken into consideration. The reported advantages of mycophenolate mofetil over GCs are noteworthy and need more RCTs to confirm.

Keyphrases

systematic review
early stage
squamous cell carcinoma
radiation therapy
high dose
low dose
radiation induced
locally advanced