jaw are enlarged (proganthism), his hands and feet and fingers are wide. His wedding ring no longer fits on his finger. He is obese and has a deep voice. -His lab tests show high blood glucose, high GH, high IGF1, normal prolactin, and low testosterone.There was a pituitary mass seen on his CT scan. What is the diagnosis that best matches this patients conditions? a.) gigantism b.) crushing's c.) acromegaly d.) hypopituitarism
A 50 year old male is experiencing fatigue, dizziness, and headaches with a rapid decline in his visual acuity. He treats his hypertension and type 2 diabetes with medications. His brow and jaw are enlarged (proganthism), his hands and feet and fingers are wide. His wedding ring no longer fits on his finger. He is obese and has a deep voice.
-His lab tests show high blood glucose, high GH, high IGF1, normal prolactin, and low testosterone.There was a pituitary mass seen on his CT scan.
What is the diagnosis that best matches this patients conditions?
a.) gigantism
b.) crushing's
c.) acromegaly
d.) hypopituitarism
Introduction
Pituitary gland is the master gland of the body, which produces various 'stimulating' hormones , that stimulate other glands to produce specific hormones. Pituitary gland also produces human Growth hormone ( hGH) or Somatotropin, which is essential for the physical growth of the body.
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