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Acromegaly
- oversecretion of growth hormone
- overgrowth of cancellous bone
- protruding jaw
- thickening of phalanges
- thickening of skin
- overgrowth of visceral organs
Examination
- Observation
- coarse facial features
- prominent supra-orbital ridges
- broad nose
- large jaw / prognathism
- ↑ interdental seperation
- large tongue
- large hands + thick skin
- large head
- I would like to examine
- Visual fields
- Hands
- evidence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Urine
- glycosuria → associated diabetes
Treatment
- medical
- surgery
- Radiotherapy
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