Occurrence of Graves ’ Orbitopathy and Graves’ Hyperthyroidism after a Trauma to the Eye

Discussion: The development of GO after an eye trauma may reflect tissue damage with release of autoantigens and consequent autoimmunity in a predisposed individual (our patient had a familial history of autoimmune thyroid disease). The subsequent development of hyperthyroidism is in keeping with the hypothesis that GH and GO are due to autoimmunity against antigens present both in the thyroid and in orbital tissues.Eur Thyroid J
Source: European Thyroid Journal - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research