Grave's disease in 2009
Philippe, J.
Revue Medicale Suisse 5(198): 764-768
2009
ISSN/ISBN: 1660-9379 PMID: 19418977 Document Number: 12797
Grave's disease is an autoimmune disease of the thyroid gland characterized by hyperthyroidism, a homogenous goiter and occasionally an ophtalmopathy. It occurs in less than 1% of the population with a large predominance in women (10/1). Treatment is directed to inhibit thyroid hormone synthesis with carbimazole during 12-18 months. Recurrence rates after stopping treatment is about 50%; in these patients, radioactive iodine is the preferred treatment.
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