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Can Tepezza (teprotumumab) reduce proptosis in patients who were diagnosed with Graves Disease 10 years ago?

Hedgehog25Apr 25, 2023
Can Tepezza (teprotumumab) infusions help to reduce proptosis/exophthalmos in patients who were diagnosed with Graves Disease 10 years ago and who are now in the chronic phase of the disease? Or is orbital decompression the only treatment option?

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Dr. Mark L. Mazow, MD, FACS
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Answered on Apr 26, 2023
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