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

Histopathological image of diffuse hyperplasia of the thyroid gland (clinically presenting as hyperthyroidism)
Scan of affected thyroid before (top) and after (bottom) radioiodine therapy
Most common causes of hyperthyroidism by age
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.

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

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