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Graves' disease |
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Graves' disease: see thyroid gland thyroid gland, endocrine gland, situated in the neck, that secretes hormones necessary for growth and proper metabolism. It consists of two lobes connected by a narrow segment called the isthmus. The lobes lie on either side of the trachea, the isthmus in front of it. ..... Click the link for more information. . |
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| Graves' disease accounts for 60 to 80 percent of hyperthyroidism. In fact, in earlier Campath studies involving people with MS, there was a 26% incidence of developing Graves' disease. She had also been on thyroid hormone replacement therapy for 2 years for the treatment of Graves' disease and the hypothyroidism associated with it. |
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