MENA 2024 Recordings-Grave’s Disease

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The transcript deals with the diagnosis and treatment of Graves' disease, focusing on hyperthyroidism and thyroid eye disease. Three real-life case studies are discussed. The first involves a young man with hyperthyroidism, where testing for TRAB is recommended to confirm a Graves’ disease diagnosis. The treatment options, including antithyroid drugs, radioactive iodine, and surgery, are explained, with the emphasis on antithyroid drugs as a primary choice. The second case involves a woman with Graves' disease who plans to become pregnant, recommending thyroidectomy to allow for a safe pregnancy. The third case addresses moderate to severe thyroid eye disease in a 56-year-old man, recommending the use of the drug teprotumumab for significant improvement. Key points highlight the consolidation of diagnosis and treatment strategies, the safe use of antithyroid drugs over the long term, the specific conditions under which surgery or radioactive iodine treatment is advisable, and the management of thyroid eye disease, including newly available pharmaceuticals. The overall message emphasizes personalization in the management of Graves' disease, involving discussions of risks and benefits with patients.

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Dr. Hossein Gharib

Keywords

Graves' disease

hyperthyroidism

thyroid eye disease

antithyroid drugs

thyroidectomy

teprotumumab

radioactive iodine

personalized treatment