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Acromegaly - Coggle Diagram
Acromegaly
Signs and symptoms
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Coarse, oily, thickened skin
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Pathophysiology
The mutation in alpha subunit will lead to an increase synthesis of CAmph which is responsible to the growth of certain cells.texts
Signal transduction and transcripts induce the ptoduction of IGF-1 from the liver bone snd pituitary gland
It is then responsible for the features of acromegaly. It causes the rapid increase in hands, feet sizes, forehead protrusion and jaw prominence
Diagnostic studies
IGF tests, oral glucose tolerance test( blood test)
Imaging Tests ( MRI, CT scan)
Definition
Acromegaly is a rare condition where the body produces too much growth hormone, causing body tissues and bones to grow more quickly.
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