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Question
Acromegaly is due to hypersecretion of:
A. Throxin
B. Growth hormone
C. Insulin
D. None of these
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B. Growth hormone
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Acromegaly is a condition of excessive linear and organ growth usually caused by autonomous
growth hormone hypersecretion from a pituitary tumor.
Clinical features of acromegaly:
- Soft-tissue swelling resulting in hand and foot enlargement .
- Kyphoscoliosis and skeletal hyperostosis.
- Coarse facial features and a large fleshy nose .
- Frontal bossing.
- Jaw malocclusion and overbite.
- Hyperhidrosis and oily skin.
References
Chapter 228. Acromegaly. In: Usatine RP, Smith MA, Chumley HS, Mayeaux EJ, Jr.. eds. The Color Atlas of Family Medicine, 2e. Reference link
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