| Graves' disease. Manifestations and therapeutic options. | |
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PMID: 2451239 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Graves' disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. Clinical features include thyroid enlargement, eye signs, tachycardia, heat intolerance, emotional lability, weight loss, and hyperkinesis. Three modes of therapy are available. The preferences of the patient and physician are usually prime considerations in devising the therapeutic plan. Radioactive iodine is the most frequently used and safest method of treatment for adults. Antithyroid drugs are preferred for children and pregnant women. Surgery is usually reserved for patients in whom the other forms of treatment are not acceptable. Considerable patient education during the decision-making process enhances the success of the therapeutic plan. |
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Authors:
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K F McFarland; G Saleeby |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Postgraduate medicine Volume: 83 ISSN: 0032-5481 ISO Abbreviation: Postgrad Med Publication Date: 1988 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1988-05-04 Completed Date: 1988-05-04 Revised Date: 2005-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401147 Medline TA: Postgrad Med Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 275-82 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Medicine, Richland Memorial Hospital, Columbia, SC 29203. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Antithyroid Agents
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therapeutic use Graves Disease* / diagnosis, physiopathology, therapy Humans Iodine Radioisotopes / therapeutic use Thyroid Function Tests Thyroidectomy |
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0/Antithyroid Agents; 0/Iodine Radioisotopes |
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