A Rare Case of Acromegaly Among Yamani Male
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Acromegaly is a rare disease caused by an over growth hormone secretion, mostly as a result of pituitary adenoma. A 30 year old Yamni male presented with increased stature growth and excessive enlargement of feet and hands since childhood with prominent supraorbital ridges. Examination revealed that there were gross acromegalic features such as enlarged body parts, prominent supraorbital ridges, coarsening of facial feature along with frontal bossing, prognathism and macroglossia, separated teeth and deep voice. MRI of the sella with IV contrast using different pulse sequence in different planes showed enlarged pituitary gland. Post-surgical MRI report showed a known case of large pituitary macroadenoma and clinically acromegaly with complete transphenoidal resection. Post-operative laboratory investigation revealed that growth hormone was 2.3 ng/ml. Conclusively, early recognition and treatment of disease helped in better prognosis of disease and avoiding serious the complications.
Authors and Affiliations
Bushra Mohammad Alqurashi, Lama Khalid Bahatheq, Maram Abdullah Almalki
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- EP ID EP542591
- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2017.3.1.040
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