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Alternating hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism in Graves' disease.

Mimi Wong1, Warrick J Inder1,2

  • 1Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology Princess Alexandra Hospital Brisbane QLD Australia.

Clinical Case Reports
|September 15, 2018
PubMed
Summary

Graves' disease can rarely cause fluctuating thyroid function due to shifting antibodies. Definitive treatment is advised to stabilize thyroid health by removing the affected thyroid gland.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder characterized by hyperthyroidism.
  • Thyroid function is typically assessed by measuring thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and thyroid hormones.

Observation:

  • Spontaneously oscillating thyroid function presents as a rare clinical manifestation in Graves' disease.
  • This oscillation involves alternating periods of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.

Findings:

  • The fluctuating thyroid function is attributed to the dynamic interplay between TSH receptor stimulating antibodies (TSAb) and TSH receptor blocking antibodies (TBAb).
  • The switching activity of these antibodies directly influences thyroid hormone production, leading to the observed oscillations.

Implications:

Keywords:
Graves’ diseasehyperthyroidismhypothyroidism

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  • Understanding this antibody switching mechanism is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management of Graves' disease.
  • Definitive therapeutic strategies, such as thyroid removal, are recommended to achieve stable thyroid function and prevent complications associated with fluctuating hormone levels.