Pituitary Diseases Acromegaly

Fill-in-the-blank practice cards focusing on anterior and posterior pituitary hormones, clinical manifestations of acromegaly, its systemic complications, and diagnostic investigations.

The anterior pituitary is responsible for releasing ______, _______, LH, FSH, ACTH, and TSH.

growth horme prolactin

The posterior pituitary releases the hormones oxytocin and __________. (storage)

ADH

Acromegaly is primarily caused by a __________ adenoma leading to growth hormone excess.

pituitary

Facial features associated with acromegaly include an enlarged nose, thickened lips, a prominent brow, and a __________ jaw.

protruded

In patients with acromegaly, __________ changes such as the separation of lower teeth and an altered bite can occur.

dental

Symptoms of growth hormone excess include enlarged hands and feet, as well as __________ in the hands due to carpal tunnel syndrome.

tingling

carpal tunnel sydrome is often related to

diabetes, hyperkalemia, OA, Pregancy, acromegaly

Acromegaly can lead to respiratory complications like __________, which is the enlargement of the tongue.

macroglossia

One metabolic complication of acromegaly is impaired __________ glucose or glucose tolerance.

fasting

___Acral_ enlargement

Soft tissue complication describing the enlargement of peripheral body parts

Cardiovascular complications of acromegaly include ______

enlareged heart

eyesight change

Bitemporal visual field defect

• Difficulty seeing objects approaching from either side

• Frequently bumping into objects or people

• Difficulty driving due to impaired peripheral vision

• Difficulty navigating crowded environments

Investigations for acromegaly include checking growth hormone levels and the __________ test, as its levels remain similar throughout the day.

IGF Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1)

Imaging for pituitary tumors usually involves a brain __________ or MRI.

CT