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Graves disease

Case contributed by Gustavo Graco
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Serum tests showing changes in thyroid hormones.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Female

Thyroid gland

ultrasound

The examination showed a diffuse increase in the size of the gland and lobulated contours. At Doppler, an increase in thyroid vascularization is observed, with an increase in the flow rate at Doppler of the lower thyroid arteries.

Case Discussion

A patient with serum tests showing changes in thyroid hormones, attended the ultrasound service, whose examination showed a diffuse increase in the size of the gland and lobulated contours. At Doppler, an increase in thyroid vascularization is observed, with an increase in the flow rate at Doppler of the lower thyroid arteries.

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