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Acromegaly Flashcards

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Q

What is the most common cause of acromegaly?

A

Pituitary adenoma

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What is the typical visual field defect associated with a pituitary adenoma

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Bitemporal hemianopia (due to pressure on the optic chiasm)

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Describe the definitive treatment of acromegaly caused by a pituitary adenoma

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Trans-sphenoidal surgical removal of the tumour

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