Von Graefe's sign

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Looking down, the movement of the upper eyelid is delayed by the movement of the bulbus and a sclera crescent appears above the iris. This Symptom is typical for hyperthyroidism and Graves disease and indicates exophtalmic goiter. See the video below for better understanding.



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KLENER, P.. Vnitřní lékařství. 3.. edition. 2006. ISBN 80-7262-431-8.