What is Gifford’s Sign?
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What is Gifford’s Sign?

Giffords sign is identifies hyperthyroidism and describes the condition in which a person develops a difficulty averting eyes upwards.

Giffords sign is one of many signs commonly associated with eye involvement with hyperthyroidism.


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