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What is the recommended imaging for increasing bilateral proptosis in patient with known graves disease?

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Dr. Alfred Parkhill Hand answered

CT or MRI: Either a ct or MRI of the orbits with IV contrast. An MRI is better at evaluating soft tissues than ct.

Dr Raff and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 10/6/2017

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