Acromegaly & prolactinoma Flashcards
1
Q
Give 5 examples of co-morbidities associated with acromegaly.
A
Cerebrovascular events
- arthritis
- Insulin resistant diabetes
- Hypertension & heart disease
- sleep apnea
2
Q
What are the 3 options of treatment for acromegaly?
A
- Pituitary surgery
- Medical therapy
- Radiotherapy
3
Q
What is the primary therapy for acromegaly?
A
surgeyr
4
Q
What causes acromegaly?
A
excess growth hormone
5
Q
What are the 3 main medical therapies used to treat acromegaly?
A
- dopamine agonists
- somatostatin analogues
- growth hormone receptor antagonists
6
Q
Give an example of a dopamine agonist used to treat acromegaly.
A
Cabergoline
7
Q
Which gender is prolactinoma more common in?
A
women
8
Q
What involves management of prolactinoma?
A
Medical management
