Abstract:BackgroundThe bone mineral density (BMD) did not increase signi cantly after the normalization of serum thyroid hormone levels. Studies on the effect of muscle mass on BMD in patients with Graves' disease are scarce. This study aimed to determine the association of decreased muscle mass with reduced bone mineral density in patients with Graves' disease.
MethodsA total of 758 patients with Graves' at diagnosis (mean age 41.2 years) were enrolled for a cross-sectional study; of these, 287 patients were enrolled … Show more
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