Presentation
A history of drug-resistant Graves ophthalmopathy and performed orbitotomy for decompression of the optic nerve.
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Orbitotomy and Graves ophtalmopathy
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Enlarged lacrimal glands with prolapse, bilateral proptosis, large orbital fat, large width of inferior, medial, and superior rectus muscles containing hypodense foci more severe in inferior rectus muscles, and preseptal swelling are seen.
Case Discussion
The case illustrates the typical non-contrast MDCT features of Graves ophthalmopathy and decompression surgery for relieving the pressure of enlarged extraocular muscles on optic nerves and decreasing the grade of proptosis.