[Simultaneous occurrence of Graves' ophthalmopathy and autonomous thyroid nodules].
Estimations regarding the simultaneous occurrence of Graves' ophthalmopathy and autonomously functioning thyroid nodules expect frequencies of 0.05-0.2%. Contrary to these estimated numbers, only 3 patients with these simultaneous manifestations were identified in an out patient thyroid clinic within a period of 10 years. The possible protection by the autonomous thyroid nodules against the manifestations of Graves' disease is discussed.
Klinik und Poliklinik für Nuklearmedizin der Universität zu Köln, Deuschland.
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D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006111:Graves Disease / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008875:Middle Aged; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013670:Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m; D016606:Thyroid Nodule / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D013974:Thyroxine / Q000627:therapeutic use
D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes; D013670:Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m; D013974:Thyroxine
Gleichzeitiges Auftreten einer endokrinen Orbitopathie und einer Schilddrüsenautonomie.