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Acromegaly: Etiology and Pathophysiology

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Which gland is primarily involved in the etiology of acromegaly?

Thyroid gland

Pancreas

Pituitary gland (correct)

Adrenal gland

What is a common manifestation of acromegaly?

Short stature

Delayed puberty

Enlarged cranium and lower jaw (correct)

Weight loss

Which of the following might accompany speech difficulties in acromegaly?

Shrinking of the tongue

Reduced jaw size

Narrowing of the vocal cords

Enlarged tongue (correct)

What happens to the hands and feet in acromegaly?

They develop a tufted appearance Signup and view all the answers

How do joints typically respond in acromegaly?

They hypertrophy and become painful Signup and view all the answers

What is the average delay between initial onset of signs and symptoms to final diagnosis of acromegaly?

7 to 9 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of acromegaly?

Idiopathic hyperplasia of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common manifestation of acromegaly?

Decreased heart size Signup and view all the answers

How does the voice typically change in acromegaly?

It deepens due to hypertrophy of the vocal cords Signup and view all the answers

What is a common consequence of muscle changes in acromegaly?

Muscle weakness usually develops Signup and view all the answers

How do the fingertips typically appear in acromegaly?

They develop a tufted or clubbed appearance Signup and view all the answers

Which organ does NOT enlarge in acromegaly?

Lungs Signup and view all the answers