Gene/Protein Disease Symptom Drug Enzyme Compound
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Query: UMLS:C0029089 (ophthalmoplegia)
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The authors reported 2 cases of Hashimoto's ophthalmopathy. These cases presented with no preceding illness; euthyroid state; acute presentation of painful or painless ophthalmoplegia, preferentially affecting the lateral rectus muscles; positive antithyroglobulin/antithyroid peroxidase antibodies and good responses to steroid treatment. Awareness of this atypical form of ophthalmopathy is important, as glucocorticoid treatment results in a significant improvement of this disorder.
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PMID:Hashimoto's ophthalmopathy. 2170 Dec 69