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Graves disease

Disease Summary
Associated Targets (171)
Tbio

100

Tdark

50

Tchem

13

Tclin

8


Mondo Description Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder that leads to overactivity of the thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism).It is caused by an abnormal immune system response that causes the thyroid gland to produce too much thyroid hormones. Graves disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism andoccurs mostoften in women over age 20. However, the disorder may occur at any age and may affect males as well.Treatmentmayinclude radioiodine therapy, antithyroid drugs, and/or thyroid surgery.
Disease Ontology Description An autoimmune disease of endocrine system that involves production of excessive amount of thyroid hormones, located_in thyroid gland.
Mondo Term and Equivalent IDs
MONDO:0005364:  Graves disease
EFO:0004237: 
GARD:0006549: 
MESH:D006111: 
NCIT:C3071: 
SCTID:353295004: