The mainstays of treatment of thyrotoxicosis have not changed for more than 60 years

Thyrotoxicosis is a common disorder, especially in women. The most frequent cause is Graves’ disease (autoimmune hyperthyroidism). Other important causes include toxic nodular hyperthyroidism, due to the presence of one or more autonomously functioning thyroid nodules, and thyroiditis caused by inflammation, which results in release of stored hormones. Thyreotoxicose Jayne A Franklyn, Kristien Boelaert Antithyroid … Lees verder →