Proptosis
Proptosis is a medical condition where the eye bulges or protrudes from the eye socket. It can be caused by a variety of conditions, including thyroid eye disease, tumors, infections, and inflammation. Proptosis can affect one or both eyes.
Causes[edit | edit source]
Proptosis can be caused by a variety of conditions, including:
- Thyroid eye disease: This is the most common cause of proptosis in adults. It occurs when the immune system attacks the muscles and other tissues around the eyes, causing inflammation and swelling.
- Tumors: Tumors in the eye socket or brain can push the eye forward, causing proptosis.
- Infections: Infections in the eye socket can cause swelling and inflammation, leading to proptosis.
- Inflammation: Conditions that cause inflammation in the eye socket, such as sarcoidosis or vasculitis, can lead to proptosis.
Symptoms[edit | edit source]
The main symptom of proptosis is a noticeable bulging of one or both eyes. Other symptoms can include:
Diagnosis[edit | edit source]
Proptosis is usually diagnosed through a physical examination. The doctor may measure the protrusion of the eye using a special instrument called an exophthalmometer. Other tests, such as a CT scan or MRI, may be used to determine the underlying cause of the proptosis.
Treatment[edit | edit source]
The treatment for proptosis depends on the underlying cause. Treatment options can include:
- Medication: If the proptosis is caused by an infection or inflammation, medication may be used to treat the underlying condition.
- Surgery: In some cases, surgery may be needed to remove a tumor or to relieve pressure on the eye.
- Radiotherapy: If the proptosis is caused by thyroid eye disease, radiotherapy may be used to reduce inflammation and swelling.
See also[edit | edit source]
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