Differences between Graves disease and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

Compare and Contrast Graves disease vs Hashimotos Thyroiditis: Differences and Similarities Graves disease and Hashimotos Thyroiditis may be confusing when you do not know the differences between them. I will compare and contrast Hashimoto thyroiditis and Graves disease to help you understand them. I will use their causes, symptoms, signs, ultrasound scan findings and Treatment modalities. …

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Graves Disease Symptoms, Signs, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prognosis

What is Graves Disease Graves Disease is an autoimmune disorder caused by autoantibodies abnormally stimulating the thyroid cells to produce excessive amount of Thyroid hormones (Thyroxine T4 and Triiodothyronine T3) leading to Hyperthyroidism with its associated signs and symptoms manifesting in many systems and organs of the body such as the eyes, skin, heart …

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Tuberculin Skin Test (Positive Mantoux Test) Result, Reading and Interpretation

Tuberculin Skin Test (also known asMantoux Test, PPD Test or Mendel-Mantoux Test or Pirquet test) is a screening test done on the skin for diagnosis of Tuberculosis (TB) using Purified Protein Derivative (PPD). A Positive Tuberculin skin test is an example of type 4 hypersensitivity reaction (A delayed hypersensitivity Skin reaction) that is, it is cell …

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