Acromegaly And Gigantism Flashcards
1
Q
Most common cause of acromegaly?
A
Pituitary adenoma
2
Q
Features?
A
Macroglossia (enlarged tongue) teeth separation, large spongy hands
3
Q
Complications of acromegaly
A
H.F, hypertension, weight gain
4
Q
Gold standard lab test?
A
Growth hormone after suppression
5
Q
What is the gold standard imaging for acromegaly?
A
MRI to identify adenoma
6
Q
What is the treatment should we identify the pituitary adenoma?
A
Surgery
7
Q
What do we give if repeated?
A
Somatostatin analogues and dopamine agonists
