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ea0022p777 | Thyroid | ECE2010

Simple clinical and paraclinical factors may predict outcome of treatment for Graves' hyperthyroidism

Martin Sorina , Tatucu Gheorghe Adrian , Smadeanu Elena Roxana , Florea Suzana , Fica Simona

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the value of some clinical and paraclinical factors in an attempt to predict outcome following antithyroid drug therapy.Methodology: We performed a retrospective audit of 101 new patients, aged 16–85, separated into two groups: 59 patients with Graves’ disease (GD) and control group of 42 patients with other ethyologic forms of hyperthyroidism, admitted to our clinic between 2003 and 2008. Data wer...