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The treatment of Graves' ophthalmopathy is symptomatic because the etiology remains unknown though evidence supports an aberrant immune response. Orbital radiotherapy, combined with corticosteroids, is indicated for rapidly progressive ophthalmopathy and troublesome soft tissue symptoms. In case of sight-threatening manifestations operative decompression is the method of choice. However, radiotherapy seems to be a safe and effective method as a good to excellent response in 60-70% of patients can be expected. The treatment results of 15 patients with a long term follow-up are presented.
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