Hyperthyroidism: diagnosis and management of Graves' disease.
Nurse Pract
; 22(6): 72, 75, 78 passim; quiz 96-7, 1997 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-9211454
ABSTRACT
Hyperthyroidism, or thyrotoxicosis, results when the body's tissues are exposed to excessive levels of thyroid hormone. Hyperthyroidism affects 2% of women but only one-tenth as many men. Graves' disease is the most common form of hyperthyroidism, often occurring in young adults. It is an autoimmune disorder with an important genetic component. Hyperthyroidism's hallmarks include goiter and myriad signs and symptoms related to increased metabolic activity in virtually all body tissues. Increased sensitivity to circulating catecholamines adds to the clinical picture. Diagnosed by patient history, physical examination, and laboratory tests, Graves' disease is treated with antithyroid drugs, radioactive iodine, and/or surgery, plus supportive therapy. A good treatment outcome can be expected; long-term follow-up is indicated.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Enfermedad de Graves
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Nurse Pract
Año:
1997
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos