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== Definition/Description == | == Definition/Description == | ||
Graves’ is classified as an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid goiter, hyperthyroidism, ophthalmopathy, and occasionally dermopathy.(ginsberg) It is known for increasing the thyroid stimulating hormone raising the T4 levels causing hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism can manifest itself in multiple systems | Graves’ is classified as an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid goiter, hyperthyroidism, ophthalmopathy, and occasionally dermopathy.(ginsberg) It is known for increasing the thyroid stimulating hormone raising the T4 levels causing hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism can manifest itself in multiple systems(link to hyperthyroidism)<br> | ||
== Prevalence == | == Prevalence == | ||
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Definition/Description[edit | edit source]
Graves’ is classified as an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid goiter, hyperthyroidism, ophthalmopathy, and occasionally dermopathy.(ginsberg) It is known for increasing the thyroid stimulating hormone raising the T4 levels causing hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism can manifest itself in multiple systems(link to hyperthyroidism)
Prevalence[edit | edit source]
Graves’ disease is more prevalent in the Caucasian race effecting more women than men at a ratio of 4:1 and ages range from 30-60years (Hemmiki and DD). Graves’ disease accounts for 85% of all cases of hyperthyroidism. (Pathology)
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