Acromegaly
Case contributed by Paresh K Desai
Diagnosis almost certain
Diagnosis almost certain
Citation, DOI & case data
Citation:
Desai P, Acromegaly. Case study, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 28 Jan 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-5743
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20th Mar 2009
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Acromegaly
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Frontal
AP radiograph of the hand shows ungal tufting, widening of the bases of distal phalanges, metacarpal osteophytes on radial aspect (metacarpal hooks) and soft tissue hypertrophy.
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Acromegaly
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Lateral
Lateral radiograph of skull reveals enlarged sella with double flooring, thickened skull vault, pneumosinus dilatans and prognathism.
Case Discussion
Acromegaly is the result of excessive growth hormone (GH) production in skeletally mature patients, most commonly from an adenoma of the pituitary.
References
- Woo CC. Radiological features and diagnosis of acromegaly. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 1988;11 (3): 206-13. Pubmed citation
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