Acromegaly Flashcards
1
Q
What is acromegaly caused by
A
production of excess growth hormone
2
Q
Where is growth hormone produced & released from
A
anterior pituitary gland
3
Q
How does acromegaly present
A
The bones will increase in size - in dentistry this will present as a large jaw, protruding and teeth are more spaced
Will have large hands and feed
4
Q
What causes the production of excess growth hormone in acromegaly?
A
pituitary tumour (primary tumour)
