grave's disease

Question 1

What is ‘Grave’s disease’

Answer 1

1. autoimmune condition
2. TSH receptor antibodies binds to thryoid gland
3. overproduction on thyroid hormone

Question 2

What is the triad of ‘Grave’s disease’?

Answer 2

1. Diffuse goitre
2. Grave’s opthamology
3. Pretibial myxedma
4. Pre tibial myxedema

Question 3

Describe ‘diffuse goiter’

Answer 3

smooth, uniformly enlarged goiter

Question 4

Describe ‘ pretibial myxedema’

Answer 4

1. non pitting edema

2. plaques on anterior aspect of legs