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Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Ophthalmology

Causes of Exophthalmos: Understanding the Medical Conditions Behind Bulging Eyes

common causes of exophthalamos Graves disease, orbital cellulitis Exophthalmos, also known as proptosis or bulging of the eyes, can be caused by various medical conditions. Some of...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Ophthalmology

Understanding Thyroid-Related Ophthalmopathy: Symptoms, Treatment, and Management

Thyroid-related ophthalmopathy Graves disease; increase in the volume of retroorbital fatty tissue and extraocular muscles Thyroid-related ophthalmopathy, also known as Grave’s ophthalmopathy or thyroid eye disease, is...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Ophthalmology

Understanding the Pathology of Graves Disease: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

pathology of Graves disease IgG binds to thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) receptors and causes excess thyroid hormone formation and orbital inflammation Graves disease is an autoimmune disorder in...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Ophthalmology

Uncovering the Risk Factors for Graves Disease: Genetics, Age, and More

risk factors of Graves disease stresssmokingpregnancyfamily historyage 20-30female sex Graves disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid gland. The exact cause of Graves disease is...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Ophthalmology

Understanding Graves’ Disease: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options

Graves disease process T cells/plasma cells/Macrophages accumulate -> secrete TNF-a/IFN-y -> GAG secreted by eye -> mature into adipocytes -> edema Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Ophthalmology

Understanding Graves’ Disease: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

presentation of graves disease proptosis, lid retraction/incomplete closure, diplopia, corneal ulcers Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid gland, causing it to produce too...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Ophthalmology

Dacryoadenitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options for Inflammation of the Lacrimal Gland.

dacryoadentis inflammation of the lacrimal gland due to ascending conjunctivitis (upper lateral eyelid) “Dacryoadenitis” is a medical term that refers to the inflammation of the lacrimal gland,...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Ophthalmology

Dacryoadenitis: Causes and Symptoms of Inflammation in the Lacrimal Gland

common infections in dacryoadentis mumps, measles, flu, mono, CMV, staph aureus Dacryoadenitis, or inflammation of the lacrimal gland, can be caused by various infectious agents. The most...