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IGF1 deficiency in newly diagnosed Graves' disease patients.
Hormones (Athens, Greece) - 1 Jan 2000
Martin Sorina, Sirbu Anca, Betivoiu Minodora, Florea Suzana, Barbu Carmen, Fica Simona
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Thyroid hormones influence the GH/IGF1 axis, but previous studies have reported discrepant results regarding serum IGF1 levels in hyperthyroidism. We have therefore investigated, at diagnosis, the relationship between serum IGF1 levels and the main characteristics of Graves' disease (GD): severity of hyperthyroidism, goiter size, presence of active Graves' ophthalmopathy (GO), antythyroid antibodies...
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