Lacrimal Gland Measurements in Patients with Graves’ Ophthalmopathy

Purpose: Lacrimal gland sizes are increased in Graves' ophthalmopathy. herniation has been reported to be a simple radiological marker. This study aimed investigate the relationship of lacrimal (LGH) with dimensions, proptosis, and hormonal parameters. Methods: Sixty-eight eyes 34 patients ophthalmopathy were evaluated. herniation, long short axis measured mm on right left sides. TSH, FT4, FT3, Anti-TPO Anti-TG values each patient recorded. Multiple linear regression was applied determine factors affecting herniation. Results: 21 female 13 male included this study. The mean age found 37.29±11.91 years model for LGH statistically significant. (R2 eye :0.57 R2 0.51 p<0.001). predictive variables diameter proptosis. No statistical significance other (p<0.05). equation showing millimeters as-5.268+ short-axis x 1.271 + Proptosis 0.284. as-3.598+ 0.937 0.292. Conclusions: is associated Our findings support that may an important useful marker