ACROMEGALY Flashcards
1
Q
Why do we do a skull Xray to look for Acromegaly ?
A
To look at the pit fossa to see if it is expanded.
Frontal bossing.
Pronounced elongated jaw.
2
Q
What would a hand Xray of someone with Acromegaly look like ?
A
Spade shaped phalanges.
3
Q
What would a calcaneus XRAY of someone with Agromegaly look like ?
A
Increased heel pad sign.
