thyrotoxicosis

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GRAVE'S DISEASE  Most common cause of thyrotoxicosis in pregnancy  Autoimmune process associated with thyroid stimulating antibodies  Autoantibodies mimic thyrotropin and stimulate thyroid function 61

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  1. noun A condition resulting from excessive concentrations of thyroid hormones in the body, as in hyperthyroidism.

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  • GRAVE'S DISEASE  Most common cause of thyrotoxicosis in pregnancy  Autoimmune process associated with thyroid stimulating antibodies  Autoantibodies mimic thyrotropin and stimulate thyroid function 61 —  Recently Uploaded Slideshows
  • Thyroid storm is a common 64 F. GRAVE'S DISEASE MANAGEMENT  Surgical - Subtotal Thyroidectomy after thyrotoxicosis is under control or pt nearly euthyroid done in 2nd tri or early 3rd tri elective Indications: 1. women who cannot adhere to medical Rx 2. women in whom drug therapy 65 —  Recently Uploaded Slideshows
  • GRAVE'S DISEASE EFFECT ON PREGNANCY  Higher incidence of preeclampsia heart failure EFFECT ON NEONATE  Neonatal thyrotoxicosis fr transplacental passage of maternal thyroid stimulating ab 66 —  Recently Uploaded Slideshows
  • "However, thyrotoxicosis accelerates skeletal development and is an important risk factor for osteoporosis in adults." —  Health News from Medical News Today
  • These including pheochromocytoma, thyrotoxicosis, diabetes mellitus, diabetes insipidus, hypopituitarism, anxiety, menopause, carcinoid syndrome, and drug withdrawal. —  Emaxhealth
 

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