关于Graves病(甲状腺弥漫性结节状增生伴机能亢进,简称甲亢)的病因研究,近些年进展很大,虽然尚不完全清楚,但已认定许多因素与Graves病的发病有关,近20年来特别指出该病主要是在遗传的基础上,由精神刺激等应激因素而诱发的一种自身免疫性疾病。长期以来,人们认为本病是促甲状腺激素(TSH)分泌过多所致。1958年Fagans介绍1例垂体前叶功 Graves disease (diffuse thyroid nodular hyperplasia with hyperthyroidism, referred to as hyperthyroidism) etiology, in recent years has made great progress, although not entirely clear, but many factors have been identified with the incidence of Graves disease, the past 20 years Specifically pointed out that the disease is mainly on the basis of heredity, mental stress and other stress factors induced an autoimmune disease. For a long time, people think this disease is due to excessive secretion of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). 1958 Fagans introduced 1 case of anterior pituitary gland