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Acromegaly Flashcards

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Pathophysiology

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Excess Growth Hormone

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Causes

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Pituitary tumour
Ectopic GHRH from lung/pancreatic cancer

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Symptoms

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Frontal bossing
Macroglossia
Protruding jaw
Arthritis
HTN
Large nose
Large hands/feet

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Treatment

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GH Blocker
Somatostatin analogue
Dopamine agonist

Surgical removal (Transphenoidal)

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