what is hyperthyroidism2?

more pathogenesis of hyperthydism:







references:

• Pathphysiology of Disease (Appleton and Lange)

• Davidson’s Principles and Practise of Medicine

• Concise Pathology

• Clinical examination (Nicholas J Talley , Simon O’Connor)

what is hyperthyroidism3?

more pictures on hyperthyroidism:

1.goitre






2. exophthalmos (bulging eyes)

what is hyperthyroidism1?

an abnormality of the thyroid gland in which secretion of thyroid hormone is usually increased and is no longer under regulatory control of hypothalamic-pituitary centers; characterized by a hypermetabolic state, usually with weight loss, tremulousness, elevated plasma levels of thyroxin and/or triiodothyronine; often associated with exophthalmos (Graves disease).

cinical features:












references:

• Pathphysiology of Disease (Appleton and Lange)

• Davidson’s Principles and Practise of Medicine

• Concise Pathology

• Clinical examination (Nicholas J Talley , Simon O’Connor)