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Surgery to remove the pituitary tumor causing this condition corrects the abnormal growth hormone secretion in most patients. This surgery may not be available to patients in remote locations, so travel to a larger metropolitan area may be necessary for treatment. Radiation of t...[read article]

Tests for Acromegaly

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The growth hormone(GH) stimulation test measures the level of growth hormone(GH) in the blood after you receive arginine or GH-releasing hormone. The test measures ...  More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Plasma Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 (IGF 1) Level Test
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Growth hormone releasing hormone tests
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The growth hormone suppression test determines whether growth hormone(GH) is suppressed by high blood sugar.Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the i...  More
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IGF-1 binding protein-3 level
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LH response to GnRH is a blood test to indirectly determine the pituitary gland''s ability to appropriately respond to gonadotropin releasing hormone(GnRH...  More
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A magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) scan of the head is a noninvasive method to create detailed pictures of the brain and surrounding nerve tissues.Unlike x-rays and ...  More
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Depending on the study being done, you may need to lie on your stomach, back, or side.A cranial CT scan produces images from your upper neck to the top of your head...  More
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A computed tomography(CT) scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the body.CAT scan; Computed axial tomography scan; Comput...  More
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Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) is a noninvasive way to take pictures of the body.Unlike x-rays and computed tomographic( CT) scans, which use radiation, MRI uses p...  More
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The glucose tolerance test is a laboratory method to check how the body breaks down(metabolizes) blood sugar.The most common glucose tolerance test is the oral gluc...  More
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A thoracic spine x-ray is an x-ray of the twelve chest(thoracic) vertebrae. The vertebrae are separated by flat pads of cartilage that cushion them.Vertebral radiog...  More
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A blood glucose test measures the amount of sugar(glucose) in a sample of your blood.Random blood sugar; Blood sugar level; Fasting blood sugar.Blood is typically d...  More
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Medical Procedures for Acromegaly

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Radiation is often used to treat pituitary tumors that come back after surgery. It may also be used to treat pituitary tumors that cause symptoms that medication ca...  More
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Surgical Procedures for Acromegaly

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Hypophysectomy, or hypophysis, is the surgical removal of the pituitary gland.The pituitary gland is a small, oval-shaped endocrine gland about the size of a pea lo...  More
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Prescribed Medications for Acromegaly

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OCTREOTIDE (ok TREE oh tide) is used to reduce blood levels of growth hormone in patients with a condition called acromegaly. This medicine also reduces flushing an...  More
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BROMOCRIPTINE (broe moe KRIP teen) comes from a group of medicines called ergot alkaloids. This medicine is useful in treating menstrual and fertility problems and ...  More
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PEGVISOMANT blocks growth hormone. It is used to treat acromegaly, a condition where the body makes too much growth hormone.This medicine may be used for other purp...  More
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LANREOTIDE is used to reduce blood levels of growth hormone in patients with a condition called acromegaly. It is used when surgery or radiotherapy have not worked ...  More
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Cabergoline (ca BER goe leen) is used to treat high levels of prolactin. This is a hormone made by the body that affects things like the menstrual cycle, breast mil...  More
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