Recognizing the clinical manifestations of acromegaly: case studies.

Abstract:

PURPOSE:To present case studies of a 36-year-old woman and a 73-year-old man who presented with the syndrome of acromegaly, and to provide primary care nurse practitioners (NPs) with the understanding of the clinical and laboratory features needed for early recognition and treatment of this fascinating disease. DATA SOURCES:A comprehensive review of published literature on acromegaly is presented. The findings discussed include the history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies of two patients presenting in different ways. They both saw multiple healthcare providers, and had symptoms and signs eventually leading to the diagnosis of acromegaly. CONCLUSIONS:Acromegaly is the result of excessive amounts of growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor type 1 (IGF-1), almost always caused by a benign adenoma of the pituitary gland. This leads to coarse facial features, soft tissue swelling (including the tongue), enlargement of the hands and feet, respiratory problems, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, carpal tunnel syndrome, and osteoarthritis. Early recognition and appropriate referral can reverse some of the signs and symptoms over time, and lead to decreased mortality and a markedly improved quality of life. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE:These cases exemplify the challenges faced by NPs and other healthcare providers in diagnosing patients with acromegaly.

journal_name

J Am Assoc Nurse Pract

authors

Iuliano SL,Laws ER Jr

doi

10.1002/2327-6924.12076

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2014-03-01 00:00:00

pages

136-42

issue

3

eissn

2327-6886

issn

2327-6924

journal_volume

26

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