Acromegaly Flashcards
1
Q
List some complications of untreated acromegaly
A
Premature cardiovascular death
Increased colonic tumour risk
Disfiguring body changes that may be irreversible
Hypertension and diabetes
2
Q
What are some medical options for treatment of acromegaly?
A
Dopamine agonist (cabergoline and bromocritine)
SSA - octerotide, lanreotide and pasireotide
GH antagonist - pegvisomant
