Question

What is responsible for exophthalmic goitre?

Answer 1

Exophthalmic goitre:

1. Exophthalmic goitre is a disease in which enlargement of the thyroid gland occurs.
2. In this disease increase in basal metabolic rate, protrusion of the eyeballs and weight loss appears.
3. Exophthalmic goitre is also known as Grave's disease.

Causes of exophthalmic goitre:

1. Exophthalmic goitre is an endocrine disorder and is characterised by excessive thyroid hormone action in tissue.
2. This condition is also known as thyrotoxicosis.
3. Exophthalmic goitre is an autoimmune disease.