The Girl with Protruded Left Eye: A Case Report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Unilateral proptosis means forward protrusion of one eyeball caused by various pathology.<br />An abnormal protrusion of the eyeball, beyond the boundaries of the bony orbit, is termed<br />&lsquo;proptosis&rsquo;. A similar appearance, seen in endocrine dysfunction, especially thyroid disorders,<br />is called &lsquo;exophthalmos&rsquo; Protrusion of eyeball is commonly seen in Graves&rsquo; ophthalmopathy,<br />also known as thyroid eye disease which is mostly bilateral. Unilateral proptosis is rare in this<br />condition. Graves&rsquo; Ophthalmopathy is an immune mediated inflammation in orbital and<br />retroorbital tissues, occurs mainly with Thyrotoxicosis, more frequently in female.Natural<br />history of unilateral Graves&rsquo; Ophthalmopathy is unknown and the diagnosis remains<br />challenging. In this article, a 19-year-old female presented to the outpatient department of<br />Pabna Medical College with the complaints of protrusion of left eye and palpitation for 2<br />months.</p>

• Ahmed Lincoln
• 15 Mar, 2025