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5.1 E-Scenario 2I
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This is an introductory module to Thyroid Eye Disease (TED). The aim is for you to further develop your theoretical knowledge and use this to help you recognise/manage TED in the clinical setting and understand why it presents this way. Please work through all sections of the scenario in the order they are presented.
Learning Objectives:
- Revise the pathophysiology of TED
- Consider the systemic signs and symptoms of thyroid hormone imbalance
- Explore why and how TED occurs
- Consider the clinical presentation of TED and the variation within this.
- Consider the reasons for orthoptic monitoring of TED patients and the importance of your test results
- Be aware of the indicators of disease progression that may be seen in the orthoptic clinic and the risks to the patient if this occurs.
- Think about the aims of management in TED
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| Contributed by: | The Orthoptic PERL |
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| Licence: | © All rights reserved More information on licences |
| Last updated: | 28 June 2024 |
| First contributed: | 11 March 2024 |
| Audience access level: | General user |
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