Graves' disease

Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease of the thyroid. In people affected by the disease, the thyroid produces a bigger quantity of hormones than normal, which is commonly known as hyperthyroidism. It occurs more often in women than men.

Graves' Disease Media

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  Histopathological image of diffuse hyperplasia of the thyroid gland (clinically presenting as hyperthyroidism)

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  Scan of affected thyroid before (top) and after (bottom) radioiodine therapy

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  Most common causes of hyperthyroidism by age

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  Marty Feldman used his bulging eyes, caused by Graves' disease, for comedic effect.