Acromegaly

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What is Acromegaly?

Acromegaly occurs when the body makes too much growth hormone. It can result in the unusual growth of bones, organs, and other tissues around the body. For example, it can cause:

  • swelling of soft tissue in the hands and feet (onset signs)
  • enlarged bones in the skull, face, jaw, hands and feet.
  • joint pains.
  • pins and needles in the hands.
  • headaches.
  • gaps forming between the teeth, which may cause a 'bad bite'
  • barrel chest.
  • enlarged heart (cardiomegaly)
  • High blood pressure (hypertension)
  • High cholesterol.
  • Heart problems, particularly enlargement of the heart (cardiomyopathy)
  • Osteoarthritis.
  • Type 2 diabetes.
  • Enlargement of the thyroid gland (goiter)
  • Precancerous growths (polyps) on the lining of your colon.

A pituitary tumour (adenoma) is the commonest cause of acromegaly. The adenoma secretes excessive amounts of growth hormone, which affects many tissues of the body, including the bones and skin.

  • Family history of pituitary adenoma.
  • MacCun Albright syndrome.
  • Lung cancers.
  • Adrenal tumors.

Acromegaly cannot be prevented. Early treatment may prevent the disease from getting worse and help to avoid complications.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

How do doctors treat acromegaly? Treatment options include surgery, medicines, and radiation therapy link. The goals of treatment are to control tumor size, return GH and IGF-I levels back to normal, improve symptoms, and manage related health problems. No single treatment is right for everyone.

How is it treated?

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Doctors can remove most pituitary tumors using a method called transsphenoidal surgery. During this procedure, your surgeon works through your nose to remove the tumor from your pituitary gland.

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