Graves' ophthalmopathy : in search of better markers and better treatment

Authors	I.M.M.J. Wakelkamp
Supervisors	W.M. Wiersinga
Cosupervisors	M.F. Prummel
Award date	05-04-2005
Number of pages	126
Organisations	Faculty of Medicine (AMC-UvA)
Document type	PhD thesis
Note	Research conducted at: GEMO
Language	English
Downloads	Thesis Cover Titlepage CONTENTS ABBREVIATIONS Chapter 1 General introduction Chapter 2 Both Th1- and Th2- derived cytokines in serum are elevated in Graves' ophthalmopathy Chapter 3 Serum IL-18 levels are not increased in patients with untreated Graves' ophthalmopathy. Chapter 4 Smoking and disease severity are independent determinants of serum adhesion molecule levels in Graves' ophthalmopathy 05. TSH-R expression and cytokine profile in orbital tissue of active versus inactive Graves' ophthalmopathy patients. Chapter 5 TSH-R expression and cytokine profile in orbital tissue of active versus inactive Graves' ophthalmopathy patients. Chapter 6 Surgical or medical decompression as a first line treatment of optic neuropathy in Graves'ophthalmopathy? A randomized controlled trial. Chapter 7 Orbital irradiation for Graves' ophthalmopathy: Is it safe? A long term follow-up study Chapter 8 Long-term effects of Graves' ophthalmopathy on health-related quality of life Chapter 9 General discussion SUMMARY SAMENVATTING DANKWOORD Cover
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