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Graves Disease , Recurrence

  • Author: Dr. Hasan Altarrah
  • Published Date: 09/05/2026
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  • Category :Internal Medicine
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Additional Information:

  • CC: eyes looks different, diplopia & neck swollen
  • Past medical history: Thyroidectomy
  • Home medications: Eltroxin
  • Areas to examine: Hand, Face, Eyes, Neck and Legs

Description

Specific to Graves
  • Proptosis
  • Chemosis
  • Exposure keratitis
  • Ophthalmoplegia
  • Thyroid acropachy
  • Pretibial myxedema
  • Diplopia
  • Limited gaze
Hyperthyroidism
  • Thyroid stare
  • Agitation
  • Palmar erythema
  • Lid retraction & Lid Lag
  • Sweating
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Brisk reflexes
  • Tremor
  • Atrial fibrillation
What Will You Do?
  • TSH
  • Free T4
  • Anti TSH antibody
  • Anti thyroid peroxidase
  • Endocrine consultation
  • Thyroid uptake scan : increased uptake of I131 in Graves’, low in thyroiditis
Severe Ophthalmoplegia
  • Steroid
  • Orbital irradiation
  • Surgery

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