Acromegaly

Question 1

What is acromegaly caused by

Answer 1

production of excess growth hormone

Question 2

Where is growth hormone produced & released from

Answer 2

anterior pituitary gland

Question 3

How does acromegaly present

Answer 3

The bones will increase in size - in dentistry this will present as a large jaw, protruding and teeth are more spaced

Will have large hands and feed

Question 4

What causes the production of excess growth hormone in acromegaly?

Answer 4

pituitary tumour (primary tumour)