Most patients have clear clinical signs. A diagnosis of acromegaly requires the demonstration of high GH and IGF-1 levels. GH levels are tonically elevated in ...

3 нояб. 2023 г. · In a patient with typical acromegaly features, insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-I > 1.3 times the upper limit of normal for age confirms the diagnosis.

Biochemical screening is recommended for all patients presenting with clinical features of acromegaly (14–16). Measuring an IGF-1 level is recommended as the ...

3 нояб. 2023 г. · Clinical examination. A careful history and physical exam in the initial assessment of patients with suspected acromegaly is required as it ...

3 сент. 2022 г. · AACE guideline emphasizes that acromegaly is a multifaceted clinical syndrome whose presenting features can be typical or atypical, depending on ...

28 мая 2024 г. · WHO SHOULD BE TESTED FOR ACROMEGALY? DIAGNOSIS · Biochemical testing · - Serum IGF-1 concentration · - Oral glucose tolerance test · - ...

The diagnosis of acromegaly is confirmed on the basis of elevated serum insulin-like growth factor 1 and lack of growth hormone suppression after glucose ...

The diagnosis of acromegaly is confirmed on biochemical grounds, including elevated serum insulin-like growth factor 1 and lack of growth hormone suppression ...

9 июн. 2020 г. · Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acromegaly have been released by the following organizations: Endocrine Society (ENDO)

9 янв. 2024 г. · Key diagnostic factors · coarsening of facial features · soft-tissue and skin changes · carpal tunnel syndrome · joint pain and dysfunction · snoring ...