Acromegaly Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • CT scan
  • MRI
  • GTT
  • IGF1 (correct)

    • What is the purpose of the GTT (glucose tolerance test) in diagnosing acromegaly?

    <p>To check for suppression of GH by glucose (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some potential complications of acromegaly?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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