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Serum immunoglobulin G4 levels and Graves' disease phenotype.
Endocrine - 1 Feb 2017
Martin Carmen Sorina, Sirbu Anca Elena, Betivoiu Minodora Andreea, Florea Suzana, Barbu Carmen Gabriela, Fica Simona Vasilica
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PURPOSE: We investigated, at diagnosis, the relationship between serum immunoglobulin G4 levels and the main characteristics of Graves' disease: hyperthyroidism severity, goiter size, presence of active Graves' ophthalmopathy, antithyroid antibodies status, and titer. METHODS: This prospective study included 80 newly diagnosed Graves' disease patients. The main parameters measured at diagnosis:...
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