Ophthalmopathic syndrome (thyrohypophysial syndrome)

General: Exophthalmos, usually bilateral; pituitary hypersecretion or enhanced tissue sensitivity to exophthalmos-producing factor that has been separated from thyroid-stimulating hormone.

Ocular: Exophthalmos; paralysis of ocular muscles.

Clinical: Thyroid disorders.

Magalini SI, Scrascia E. Dictionary of Medical Syndromes, 2nd ed. Philadelphia: JB Lippincott, 1981.

Werner SC, et al. New and simple test for hyperthyroidism employing 1-triiodothyronine and 24-hour 1131 uptake method. Bull NY Acad Med 1955; 31:137-l45.