TABLE 1

Characteristics of Patients with Graves’ Disease

StudyAge at diagnosis (y)Thyroid volume (mL)DopplerfT3 (pg/mL)*TRAK (U/I)Thyreostatics
14521Hyperperfused4.912.310 mg carbimazole
22147Hyperperfused11.28,331.760 mg carbimazole
35317Hyperperfused5.96.120 mg thiamazole
  • * Range, 2.3–4.2.

  • fT3 = free triiodothyronine.