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Search of reference biomarkers reflecting orbital tissue remodeling in the course of Graves' orbitopathy.
[INTRODUCTION] Graves' orbitopathy (GO) is a complication in Graves' disease (GD) that causes disfigurement and sometimes blindness. The pathogenesis of GO remains unknown, while its symptoms demonstrate dependence between the thyroid gland…
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Outcome of a graduated minimally invasive facial reanimation in patients with facial paralysis.
Peripheral paralysis of the facial nerve is the most frequent of all cranial nerve disorders. Despite advances in facial surgery, the functional and aesthetic reconstruction of a paralyzed face remains a challenge. Graduated minimally invas…
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Markers of inflammation and fibrosis in the orbital fat/connective tissue of patients with Graves' orbitopathy: clinical implications.
[PURPOSE] To assess FGF-β, TGF-β, and COX2 expression and immunocompetent cells in the orbital tissue of patients with severe and mild Graves' orbitopathy. [PATIENTS AND METHODS] Orbital tissue was taken from 27 patients with GO: (1) sever…