ABDOMINAL
GENERALISED LYMPHADENOPATHY
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Question
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A 45-years-old male presented to the hospital with gradual enlargement of feet, right hand, nose and lips. The adenoma of a pituitary body was diagnosed. What is the most likely disease?
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Acromegaly
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Nanism
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Basedow’s disease
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Addison’s disease
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In more than 9 out of 10 cases, acromegaly is caused by a tumor in the pituitary gland, called a pituitary adenoma. More rarely, the cause may be a tumor in another part of the body. Although scientists don’t know what causes these tumors to develop, genetic factors may play a role.
Detailed explanation-2: -Acromegaly is a condition caused by an excess of growth hormone, which causes the overgrowth of bones in the face, hands and feet. A tumour on the pituitary gland is the most common cause of acromegaly.
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