[Grave's disease in 2009].
Grave's disease is an autoimmune disease of the thyroid gland characterized by hyperthyroidism, a homogenous goiter and occasionally an ophtalmopathy. It occurs in less than 1% of the population with a large predominance in women (10/1). Treatment is directed to inhibit thyroid hormone synthesis with carbimazole during 12-18 months. Recurrence rates after stopping treatment is about 50%; in these patients, radioactive iodine is the preferred treatment.
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Service d'endocrinologie, diabétologie et nutrition, HUG, 1211 Genève 14. Jacques.Philippe@hcuge.ch
D000465:Algorithms; D006111:Graves Disease / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans