Orbital radiotherapy plus concomitant steroids in moderate-to-severe graves’ ophthalmopathy. Good results after long-term follow-up
Background: Orbital radiotherapy (RT) is an effective and consolidate treatment for steroid-refractory Graves’ ophthalmopathy (GO); however, long term effects are not well known. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the long term efficacy and toxicity of orbital RT plus concomitant systemic steroids in a population of patients with moderate-to-severe GO or with eyesight threatening symptoms refractory to steroids.