Consensus statement not a guideline
The groups noted that the consensus statement is not meant to be a clinical practice guideline and was not written to “establish a standard of care, replace sound clinical judgment, or capture all nuances likely to be present in any particular patient,” and “specific outcomes are not guaranteed.”
What the statement is intended for is to “provide a concise and timely appraisal of a rapidly changing therapeutic arena” for practicing endocrinologists, they explained.
Overall, the authors recommend an individualized management approach, based on factors ranging from disease severity, duration, its impact on daily living, patient age, comorbidities, and importantly, the costs of therapies.
Ultimately, patient satisfaction is essential in TED management, Dr. Burch added.
“Consideration of the impact of TED on patient’s satisfaction with their appearance and visual functioning is a key component in management decisions concerning TED.”A version of this article first appeared on Medscape.com.