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21 Treatments for Acromegaly

14

Tests

1	Medical Procedures

1	Surgical Procedures

5	Prescribed Medications

Overview

The treatment and management of acromegaly has evolved over the past one hundred years from crude surgery to genetically engineered medications. Today, through precise surgery and medications, a large percentage of patients with acromegaly can have their symptoms brought under c...[read article]

Tests for Acromegaly

1. growth hormone suppression test The pituitary gland is a small structure located at the base of the brain. It secretes several important hormones. One of these is the growth hormone (GH). This hor... More
2. IGF-1 binding protein-3 level
3. Growth Hormone Stimulation Test As its name suggests, growth hormone(GH) helps bones and muscles grow and develop properly. This hormoneis produced by the pituitary gland,which is located at the b... More
4. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
5. Plasma Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 (IGF 1) Level Test
6. Growth hormone releasing hormone tests
7. LH Response to Gonadotrophin Releasing Hormone (GnRH) Test Both luteinizing hormone (LH) and gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) are important in male and female reproduction. Their interaction with each other is a necess... More
8. MRI of Brain Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head is a painless, noninvasive test that produces detailed images of your brain and brain stem. The test is carried out wit... More
9. CT of Brain A cranial CT scan of the head is a diagnostic tool used to create detailed pictures of the skull, brain, paranasal sinuses, and eye sockets. CT stands for computed ... More
10. Computed Tomography (CT) Scan A computerized tomography scan (CT or CAT scan) is a series of cross-sectional X-ray images of your body. CT scans are used to examine your bones and soft tissues f... More
11. MRI A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan is a noninvasive test that uses magnets and radio waves to create images of the inside of your body. It allows doctors to se... More
12. Glucose Tolerance Test A glucose tolerance test measures how well your body is able to break down glucose, or sugar. Those who suffer from diabetes (type 1) have trouble processing glucos... More
13. Thoracic Spine X-Ray A thoracic spine X-ray is an imaging test used to inspect any problems with the bones in the middle of your back. An X-ray uses small amounts of radiation to see th... More
14. Serum Glucose Test A glucose test measures the amount of glucose in your blood. Glucose , also known as sugar, is your body's main source of energy. Your body converts the carboh... More
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Medical Procedures for Acromegaly

1. Pituitary Gland Irradiation
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Surgical Procedures for Acromegaly

1. Transsphenoidal Hypophysectomy Hypophysectomy, or hypophysis, is the surgical removal of the pituitary gland. More
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Prescribed Medications for Acromegaly

1. octreotide(Sandostatin , Sandostatin LAR Depot) 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
2. bromocriptine(Parlodel ) 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
3. pegvisomant(Somavert ) PEGVISOMANT blocks growth hormone. It is used to treat acromegaly, a condition where the body makes too much growth hormone. More
4. lanreotide(Somatuline Depot ) 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
5. cabergoline(Dostinex ) 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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