Diagnostic ability of barrett's index to detect dysthyroid optic neuropathy using multidetector computed tomography

Diagnostic ability of barrett's index to detect dysthyroid optic neuropathy using multidetector computed tomography

OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to evaluate the ability of a muscular index (Barrett's Index), calculated with multidetector computed tomography, to detect dysthyroid optic neuropathy in patients with Graves' orbitopathy. METHODS: Thirty-six patients with Graves' orbitopat...

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Main Authors: Mário L. R. Monteiro, Allan C. P. Gonçalves, Carla T. M. Silva, Janete P. Moura, Carolina S. Ribeiro, Eloisa M.M.S. Gebrim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier España 2008-01-01
Series:Clinics
Subjects:
Dysthyroid Optic Neuropathy
Multidetector computed tomography
Graves' Orbitopathy
Visual loss
Thyroid eye disease
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