Boston's sign
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Boston's sign
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Boston's sign is the spasmodic lowering of the upper eyelid on downward rotation of the eye, indicating exophthalmic goiter. Similar to von Graefe's sign, it is observed in people with Graves-Basedow disease, a type of hyperthyroidism. In this disease, the immune system attacks the thyroid gland and the soft tissues surrounding the eyes. As a result, the eyes are often pushed forward in the eye sockets, a condition known as exophthalmos.
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Medical condition
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston%27s_sign
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2022-03-22T08:51:12Z
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