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Severe thyrotoxicosis and large goitre.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Female
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Graves disease
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Diffuse enlargement of the thyroid gland, with evidence of a pyramidal lobe. Mild narrowing of the trachea.
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Graves disease
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Diffuse increased tracer uptake within both lobes of an enlarged thyroid gland.
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Graves disease
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The TSH Receptor Ab (TRAB) is highly positive, consistent with Graves disease.
Case Discussion
Graves disease is an autoimmune disease characterised by hyperthyroidism triggered by thyroid-stimulating antibodies. Another differential diagnosis for an enlarged thyroid and circulating antibodies includes Hashimoto's thyroiditis. However, the presence of TSH receptor antibody (TRAb) is most consistent with Graves disease.
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