Management of Case of Acromegaly for Emergency Exploratory Laparotomy for Intestinal Obstruction
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 7
Abstract
Acromegaly is rare disorder caused by either excessive secretion of growth hormone or pituitary adenoma secreting excess growth hormone. Enlargement of face, tongue and mandible with involvement of soft tissues and connective tissues makes airway difficult.Associated medical disorders and difficult airway leads to anaesthesia challenging in a patient of Acromegaly. We report a case of Acromegaly with hypertension, diabetes mellitus and difficult airway.
Authors and Affiliations
Savita Chauhan, Megha Tajne, Heena Pahuja, Anjali Bhure, Ravi Nikhade
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