Combined irradiation and low-dose cyclophosphamide in the treatment of Graves' ophthalmopathy.
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The treatment of a patient with euthyroid Graves' ophthalmopathy is described. A poor response was obtained from large doses of prednisone whereas a combination of orbital irradiation and low dose cyclophosphamide induced a dramatic resolution. As there is no fully satisfactory treatment for this condition, this combined therapy deserves further investigation.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 63 743 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1987