Acromegaly Flashcards
1
Q
Symptoms
A
Appearance change- noticeable in face
Growth in hands, feet and internal organs
Insulin resistance
2
Q
Diagnosis
A
Observation
Oral glucose test:
-Give glucose then measure serum conc. at regular intervals
-Very little change due to actions of the excess GH
3
Q
Pathogenesis
A
Excess GH secretion
Mostly due to benign pituitary adenoma
Causes bone/tissue growth
Also metabolic complications
