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Results 1 - 2 of 2 for "myxedema," pretibial OR "acropachy," thyroid
  1. ... of hormones abnormally. The resulting overactivity of the thyroid causes many of the signs and symptoms of Graves' disease. Studies suggest that immune system abnormalities also underlie Graves' ophthalmopathy and pretibial myxedema.People with Graves' disease have an increased risk ...
  2. Graves' Disease From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)  
    Overview of Graves’ disease, an autoimmune disorder that can cause hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid. ... Endocrine diseases and disorders, Graves’ disease, ...