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Acromegaly (Clinical manifestations (Pain and limited joint mobility,…
Acromegaly
Clinical manifestations
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Enlarged organs, such as the heart
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Nursing care
Prepare the patient and family for surgery. Explain the preoperative diagnostic tests and examinations.
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Causes
The tumor causes the pituitary gland to produce excess growth hormone (GH), leading to abnormal growth.
The most common type of tumour is a non-cancerous, or benign tumour in the pituitary gland, known as a pituitary adenoma.
Definition
Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder that develops when your pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone during adulthood
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