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Imaging recommendation · Neuro · Head & Neck

Proptosis with Graves disease (suspected thyroid eye disease)

Recommended: MRI Orbits with and without contrast (or CT Orbits if MRI contraindicated) is the preferred imaging study for proptosis with graves disease (suspected thyroid eye disease). Look for enlargement of inferior/medial recti sparing the tendon.

Recommended study

MRI Orbits with and without contrast (or CT Orbits if MRI contraindicated)

MRI IV contrast Preferred Neuro · Head & Neck Outpatient Reviewed

Look for enlargement of inferior/medial recti sparing the tendon. CT useful pre-operatively for bone anatomy.

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