All Thyrotoxicosis is not Graves’ Disease

Journal Title: Journal of the Indian Medical Association - Year 2019, Vol 117, Issue 7

Abstract

All cases of thyrotoxicosis are not due to Graves’ disease. This review describes a pragmatic approach to the differential diagnosis of this condition. It uses a hierarchical approach, based on symptoms, signs, biochemical anomalies and imaging results, to reach the correct diagnosis.

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Saptarshi Bhattacharya, Ashish Sehgal, Sanjay Kalra

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Saptarshi Bhattacharya, Ashish Sehgal, Sanjay Kalra (2019). All Thyrotoxicosis is not Graves’ Disease. Journal of the Indian Medical Association, 117(7), 18-20. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-626733