0
Because acromegaly produces slow changes over time, diagnosis is often significantly delayed. In fact, the characteristic coarsening of the facial features is often not recognized by family members, friends, or long-time family physicians
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Is Wilson disease common?
because Wilson disease is so rare, diagnosis is often unfortunately delayed.
What actors and actresses appeared in Delayed Diagnosis - 2008?
The cast of Delayed Diagnosis - 2008 includes: Melissa Lucas as Angie Reyes
Does Zhang Jun-Cai have acromegaly?
Maybe because his incredible height was caused by pituitary gigantism and that disorder often leads to acromegaly (although not necessarily).
What is the causes of acromegaly?
Acromegaly is a disease caused by an abnormal increase in growth hormones after puberty. The bones get thicker, and the lips, nose, jaw, and tongue get larger. Life expectancy is generally shorter in people with acromegaly than in those without. Acromegaly is usually caused by a tumor of the pituitary gland. It is usually treated by surgical resection and radiation therapy, but tumors often reoccur.
What disease is characterized by enlarged skeletal parts?
Acromegaly
Make a sentence with this word acromegaly?
Acromegaly is a disease, so you could write something like this: "Acromegaly is a hereditary disease which concerns the extremities of the body".
What are some causes of acromegaly?
Acromegaly is caused by prolonged overproduction of GH by the pituitary gland.
Is acromegaly contagious?
no
Acromegaly is the result of the hypersecretion hormone true or false?
Acromegaly is the result of hypersecretion of growth hormone
The hormonal disorder that results from too much growth hormone in adults is known as?
acromegaly
How often are airline flights delayed?
Airline flights are often delayed. They get detailed most often because of bad weather conditions but also because of mechanical and maintenance reasons.
How soon should treatment begin after meningococcemia is suspected?
Treatment should begin when the diagnosis is suspected and should not be delayed waiting for positive cultures.
