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Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SJMPS)
Volume-11 | Issue-10 | 953-957
Original Research Article
Prognostic Factors and Therapeutic Response During Basedow Desease: Study of 3007 Patients Followed Over 25 Years at the Clinique Médicale II (CHAN), Dakar
Mouhamed Dieng, Mouhamed AlMakhy Niang, Michel Assane Ndour, Matar Ndiaye, Oumar Boun Khatab Diouf, Boundia Djiba, Demba Diédhiou, Anna Sarr, Maïmouna Ndour Mbaye
Published : Oct. 14, 2025
DOI : https://doi.org/10.36348/sjmps.2025.v11i10.005
Abstract
Introduction: Basedow (Graves’) desease remains the leading cause of hyperthyroidism (40–60%), affecting mainly young women with a prevalence varying according to the iodization of the populations. Methods: Retrospective, descriptive and analytical study, covering 25 years (01/01/1998–31/12/2023) at the Medical Clinic II/CHAN; inclusion of all hyperthyroidism files related to Graves' disease, operative criteria and standardized definitions; descriptive and comparative analysis. Results: Our cohort included 3007 patients, with a female predominance; the most common initial clinical signs were goiter (nearly 89%) and exophthalmos (approximately 69%). Under ATS, a decrease in pulse rate and weight regain were observed at 18 months. Overall outcomes showed failure in 48–49% of cases, remission in nearly 33%, and recurrence around 18%; cardiac complications included cardiothyreosis in nearly 6% and acute thyrotoxic crisis in 0.3%. The worst outcomes were associated with grade 3 goiter, exophthalmos, a consultation time > 12 months and a loading dose > 40 mg/day. Conversely, early initiation of maintenance treatment (<6 months) was associated with more remissions and fewer recurrences. Conclusion: Rapid initiation and reasoned adjustment of ATS, coupled with stratification by severity (goiter, orbitopathy, delay), optimize the response and limit surgery; these levers can be used in resource-constrained systems.
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