Flash information
- Document
- Authentic clinical figure
- Focus
- Restrictive strabismus in orbitopathy
- Limitation
- This unusual case is not representative of every orbitopathy.
Definition
Ocular misalignment in severe thyroid orbitopathy.
Examination or reading method
Inspect A before comparing F.
Morphological description
Panel A shows bilateral convergence and downward deviation.
Context and interpretation
The source describes muscular restriction in Graves orbitopathy.
Differential diagnoses
Distinguish mechanical restriction from nerve palsy.
Associated findings
Ask about diplopia and pain.
Red flags
Declining vision in orbitopathy is concerning.
Pitfalls and limitations
This unusual case is not representative of every orbitopathy.
Take-home message
Read the panels chronologically.
Sources
Documentary review: 2026-10-14
Media source & rights
- Author
- Rau, Andrea; Klopfer, Matthias; Rommel, Niklas; Rau-Fornefeld, Mechthild; Kolk, Andreas
- Original source
- Rau, Andrea; Klopfer, Matthias; Rommel, Niklas; Rau-Fornefeld, Mechthild; Kolk, Andreas · Extraocular muscle repositioning as the last therapeutic option for a patient with a severe course of Graves’ Ophthalmopathy: a case report · CC BY 4.0
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- Changes
- Complete original figure retained; WebP conversion and proportional resizing only. No clinical signs added or altered.
- Dimensions
- 472 × 346 px
- Check
- 2026-10-14