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Fig. 1: Proposed pathogenesis of Graves' disease. TSH = thyroid-stimulating hormone, T3 = triiodothyronine, T4 = thyroxine. Photo: Chesley Sheppard
Fig. 2: An approach to the diagnosis of Graves' disease. sTSH = sensitive thyroid- stimulating hormone, FT4 = free thyroxine, RAIU = radioiodine uptake, L-T4 = L-thyroxine.
Fig. 3: The use of antithyroid drugs. *Higher doses of 30– 40 mg/d may be required if patient has severe hyperthyroidism or a large visible goitre.
Fig. 4: A strategy to predict neonatal hyperthyroidism. Modified with permission from Mary Ann Liebert ( Thyroid 1995;5:125-8).