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Which of the following is the main cause of acromegaly?
Which of the following is the main cause of acromegaly?
- Pituitary tumor (correct)
- Thickened soft tissues
- Excessive excretion of growth hormone by the anterior pituitary
- Ectopic production of GHRH from a carcinoid tumor
What are the effects of GH excess in acromegaly?
What are the effects of GH excess in acromegaly?
- Giant stature after epiphyseal fusion
- Thickened soft tissues such as skin, jaw, and hands
- Snoring and sleep apnea
- All of the above (correct)
Which hormone test can be used to rule out acromegaly?
Which hormone test can be used to rule out acromegaly?
- CT scan
- MRI
- GTT
- IGF1 (correct)
What is the purpose of the GTT (glucose tolerance test) in diagnosing acromegaly?
What is the purpose of the GTT (glucose tolerance test) in diagnosing acromegaly?
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What are some potential complications of acromegaly?
What are some potential complications of acromegaly?
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