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Acromegaly

By: Nia Craine & Adam Herrera

Causes

Treatment

Prevention

Prognosis

Statistics

Acromegaly is caused by the pituitary gland producing too much growth hormone (GH). Acceleration in bone growth and organ enlargementIn a adults most cases are caused by a noncancerous tumor of the pituitary gland

Treatment may include removal of the tumor, radiation therapy, and injection of growth hormone blocking drugs.

Left untreated, acromegaly can lead to worsening diabetes mellitus and hypertension. The disease also increases a patient's risk for cardiovascular disease and colon polyps that may lead to cancer.When acromegaly is adequately treated, life expectancy returns to normal and the other complications remit.

No way to prevent.

This disorder affects men and women equally and generally happens between the ages of 40-60.The incidence rate of acromegaly in the general population is 5.3 per 1 million per year.

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Cites Used

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/neurology_neurosurgery/centers_clinics/pituitary_center/conditions/acromegaly.htmlhttp://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/acromegaly/symptoms-causes/dxc-20177626http://www.healthline.com/health/acromegaly#Overview1

Symptoms

Enlarged hand and feet Excessive sweating and body odor Fatigue Deepened voiceSevere snoring