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.[1]
Graves' Disease Media
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.
References
- ↑ Yeung, Sai-Ching Jim (21 March 2014). "Graves Disease". Medscape. Retrieved 12 December 2013.