New England Journal of Medicine· 2016Q1
Graves’ Disease
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Short summary
Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder where antibodies mistakenly activate the thyroid's thyrotropin receptor, leading to hyperthyroidism and other life-impacting symptoms.
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Key points
- Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder.
- Antibodies activate the thyrotropin receptor in the thyroid.
- This activation leads to hyperthyroidism.
- The disease causes somatic and psychiatric manifestations.
- Symptoms can negatively impact quality and length of life.
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Abstract
Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder in which the thyroid is activated by antibodies to the thyrotropin receptor. The hyperthyroidism that develops is one of many somatic and psychiatric manifestations of the disease that can affect the quality and length of life.
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Field: Pathology and Forensic Medicine
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