A common form of hyperthyroidism with a diffuse hyperplastic GOITER. It is an autoimmune disorder that produces antibodies against the THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE RECEPTOR. These autoantibodies activate the TSH receptor, thereby stimulating the THYROID GLAND and hypersecretion of THYROID HORMONES. These autoantibodies can also affect the eyes (GRAVES OPHTHALMOPATHY) and the skin (Graves dermopathy).
    

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Myxoedema

Cardiac and circulatory affections and symptoms

Myxoedema and hypothyroidism (first series)

Graves Disease

Catalogue

Myxoedema

Cardiac and circulatory affections and symptoms

Myxoedema and hypothyroidism (first series)

Cardiac and circulatory affections and symptoms (first series)