Acromegaly Q. 1 Which of the following statements are True/False? 1. Hirsutism, which is defined as androgen-dependent excessive male pattern hair growth, affects approximately 25% of women. 2. Virilization refers to a condition in which androgen levels are sufficiently high to cause additional signs and symptoms. 3. Frequently, patients with growth hormone excess (i.e., […]
Acromegaly ACROMEGALY Acromegaly is caused by GH secretion usually from a macroadenoma. Etiology- Pituitary adenoma Extrapituitary tumour GHRH- mediated acromegaly is most common cause is abdominal carcinoid tumour. Clinical features- Excessive GH secretion Before closure of epiphyses- tall stature & gigantism After closure of epiphysis- acromegaly Prognathism Nasal sinus enlargement Increased heel pad thickness Widened
