Graves Disease

A common form of hyperthyroidism with a diffuse hyperplastic GOITER. It is an autoimmune disorder that produces antibodies against the THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE RECEPTOR. These autoantibodies activate the TSH receptor, thereby stimulating the THYROID GLAND and hypersecretion of THYROID HORMONES. These autoantibodies can also affect the eyes (GRAVES OPHTHALMOPATHY) and the skin (Graves dermopathy).

Also Known As:

Basedow Disease; Hyperthyroidism, Autoimmune; Basedows Disease; Disease, Basedow; Disease, Basedow's; Disease, Graves; Disease, Graves'; Exophthalmic Goiters; Goiters, Exophthalmic; Basedow's Disease; Exophthalmic Goiter; Goiter, Exophthalmic; Graves' Disease

Eye Diseases: 3620
- Orbital Diseases: 140
  - Exophthalmos: 1616
    - Graves Disease: 7838
Endocrine System Diseases: 996
- Thyroid Diseases: 6248
  - Hyperthyroidism: 13878
    - Graves Disease: 7838
  - Goiter: 5539
    - Graves Disease: 7838
Immune System Diseases: 4430
- Autoimmune Diseases: 35458
  - Graves Disease: 7838

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