How long after the presentation of Graves ophthalmopathy is orbital radiotherapy helpful?
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Radiation Oncology · Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network
Radiation dose helps with graves disease.
In the past, we have used 20 Gy in 10 fraction, but there are recent reports of using very low doses as anti inflammatory, like .2 Gy to 1 to 2 Gy total dose with good efficacy and limited or no side effects.