A rare variant of hyperthyroidism: unilateral Graves' disease

Rare association of schizophrenia and unilateral Graves’ disease with contralateral thyroid hemiagenesis in two cases of McCune-Albright syndrome

The classical triad of McCune-Albright syndrome (MAS) consists of polyostotic fibrous dysplasia (FD), skin hyperpigmentation (café-au-lait spots), and endocrine dysfunction, frequently seen in females as precocious puberty. Etiology is genetically based and is explained by mosaicism of activating somatic mutations of the alpha-subunit of Gs protein. Clinical presentation is varied and is depend...

Thyroidectomy for Graves’ hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism in Graves’ disease can be managed with administration of radioiodine or pharmacologically with thionamides or surgically treated with subtotal or total thyroidectomy. The choice of therapy will depend on patient age and preferences, thyroid size, disease severity, presence of ophthalmopathy, and local resources and practices. Treatment policies vary considerably within and betwe...

Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid) and Graves' Disease (Basedow Disease)

Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid), Graves' Disease (Basedow Disease) and more

Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid), Graves' Disease (Basedow Disease) and more