Differentials

acromegaloidism or pseudo-acromegaly

SIGNS / SYMPTOMS
INVESTIGATIONS
SIGNS / SYMPTOMS

Clinical features do not reliably differentiate the condition from acromegaly.

INVESTIGATIONS

Insulin-like growth factor 1 normal.

Random growth hormone (GH) <1 microgram/L (<1 nanogram/mL).

Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) nadir GH <1 microgram/L (<1 nanogram/mL).

Fasting blood sugar and/ or OGTT glucose levels may be markedly elevated.

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