Our data suggest including a sexual function evaluation in routine acromegaly follow-up. Abstract Introduction: The prevalence of erectile dysfunction ED and its correlates in men with acromegaly has never been investigated.
Publication types Multicenter Study. We will schedule a clinic appointment to obtain a medical history and perform a physical examination. The provider may make the following recommendations. The focus of treatment is on decreasing growth hormone production as well as minimizing the negative effects the tumor has on the pituitary gland and the surrounding structures.
The medications are used to block the action or lower the production of growth hormone and lower IGF-1 levels. A neurosurgeon can effectively remove a majority of pituitary tumors by using a transsphenoidal approach for surgery if the tumor has become too large. In this surgery the surgeon enters through the nose to remove the tumor from the pituitary gland. By removing the tumor this can normalize the production of growth hormone and eliminate the negative effects of tumor pressure on the surrounding areas.
Radiation may be recommended by your provider if there is remaining tumor tissue after surgery. The radiation therapy is used to destroy the tumor cells and over time slowly decrease the growth hormone levels. Skip to main content. Acromegaly Symptoms and Treatment. Causes of Acromegaly Acromegaly is the result of overproduction of growth hormone by the pituitary gland. In adults the most common cause of overproduction of growth hormone is a tumor.
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No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms. Introduction Acromegaly is a rare, chronic disorder characterized by the hypersecretion of growth hormone GH and insulin-like growth factors IGF-1 , primarily caused by a GH-secreting pituitary adenoma 1. Subjects and Methods Subjects From October to February , 63 male patients with acromegaly were enrolled from a single hospital.
MRI Studies Spin-echo sequence T1-weighted pituitary MRI examinations before and after intravenous gadolinium administration were performed for all patients using a 3. GH plays an important role in managing your physical growth. When the pituitary gland releases GH into your bloodstream, it triggers your liver to produce a hormone called insulin-like growth factor-1 IGF-1 — sometimes also called insulin-like growth factor-I, or IGF-I. IGF-1 is what causes your bones and other tissues to grow.
In adults, a tumor is the most common cause of too much GH production:. Early treatment of acromegaly can prevent these complications from developing or becoming worse. Untreated, acromegaly and its complications can lead to premature death.
Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version. Overview Illustration showing person with acromegaly Open pop-up dialog box Close. Illustration showing person with acromegaly Symptoms of acromegaly include an enlarged face and hands. Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic. Pituitary gland and hypothalamus Open pop-up dialog box Close.
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