Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Endocrine Pathology > Acromegaly > Flashcards

Acromegaly Flashcards

1
Q

Acromegaly Pathology

A

Hypersecretion of GH

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Acromegaly Aetiology

A

Anterior pituitary somatotroph adenoma

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Acromegaly Symptoms

A
  • Facies: course features
  • Soft tissue overgrowth: hands, feet, carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Sweating
  • Fatigue
  • Snoring
  • Joint pain
  • Sexual dysfunction
  • Headaches
  • Increased appetite/polyuria
  • Visual field defects
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Acromegaly Complications

A
  • Osteoporosis
  • Hypertension
  • Sleep apnoea
  • Diabetes
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Acromegaly Investigations

A
  • serum IGF-1
  • OGTT
  • serum GH
  • imaging
  • ophthalmology review
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Acromegaly Management

A
  • Transphenoidal surgery
  • Somatostatins
  • Dopamine agonist
  • GH receptor antagonist
  • Radiotherapy
  • Testosterone
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly

Endocrine Pathology (19 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions