Acromegaly Flashcards
1
Q
Acromegaly is a disease leading to excessive secretion of what hormone
A
Growth hormone
2
Q
What secretes Gh
A
Anterior pituitary gland
3
Q
What regulates GH production
A
GH- releasing hormone and somatostatin- both released from the hypothalamus
4
Q
What is the most common cause of increased GH secretion
A
Pituitary tumour
5
Q
What are the symptoms of acromegaly
A
Sweating Headaches Oligo/amenorrhoea Infertility Proximal muscle weakness
6
Q
What are the signs of acromegaly
A
Coarsening of facial features with prominent lower jaw and supra orbital ridges Increased interdendal spacing Enlarged tongue Doughy, spade like hands Carpel tunnel Hoarse voice
