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?

<p>They develop a tufted appearance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do joints typically respond in acromegaly?

<p>They hypertrophy and become painful (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>7 to 9 years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of acromegaly?

<p>Idiopathic hyperplasia of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Decreased heart size (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the voice typically change in acromegaly?

<p>It deepens due to hypertrophy of the vocal cords (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common consequence of muscle changes in acromegaly?

<p>Muscle weakness usually develops (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do the fingertips typically appear in acromegaly?

<p>They develop a tufted or clubbed appearance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organ does NOT enlarge in acromegaly?

<p>Lungs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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