Graves disease

Therapeutic area
Endocrinology
Rare disease
No

Definition
Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder that leads to overactivity of the thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism).It is caused by an abnormal immune system response that causes the thyroid gland to produce too much thyroid hormones. Graves disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism andoccurs mostoften in women over age 20. However, the disorder may occur at any age and may affect males as well.Treatmentmayinclude radioiodine therapy, antithyroid drugs, and/or thyroid surgery.
Genetic basis
No
Non-human condition
No
Rare disease
No
Listing at source
Listed
Condition name
Graves disease
Therapeutic area
Endocrinology

  • Graves disease
  • Basedow Disease
  • Graves Disease (Basedow's Disease)
  • Graves Diseases
  • Graves' Disease
  • Graves' Hyperthyroidism
  • GravesĀ“ Disease
  • Relapsed Graves' Disease
  • parry disease

Disease mechanisms
  • Inflammatory
Sources for recorded values
Severity
Moderate

  • Endocrinology
  • Immunology
Sources for recorded values

MONDO ID
Parent condition
MONDO:0001104

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