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Dr A Sibindlana
Outline
• Background
• Causes
• Pathophysiology
• Diagnosis
• Management
• Prognosis
Background
• Named after Robert J. Graves in the 1830s
• Other synonyms
• Smoking
• Diagnosis:
– Thyroid uptake
– Thyroid scintigraphy
• Treatment:
– Radioactive iodine
• You might need to mention when each
treatment option is favoured over the other.