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[[Image:Webp.net-gifmaker acromega.gif|thumb | [[Image:Webp.net-gifmaker acromega.gif|500px|thumb|AP radiograph of the hand shows ungal tufting, widening of the bases of distal phalanges, metacarpal osteophytes on radial aspect (metacarpal hooks) and soft tissue hypertrophy. Source: Dr Henry Knipe, <a href="https://radiopaedia.org/">Radiopaedia.org</a>. From the case <a href="https://radiopaedia.org/cases/5743">rID: 5743</a>]] | ||
* X ray in the skull has the following findings: | * X ray in the skull has the following findings: | ||
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** Thickened [[skull]] vault | ** Thickened [[skull]] vault | ||
** [[Prognathism]] | ** [[Prognathism]] | ||
[[Image: Acromegaly (1) s.jpg|thumb|350px|left|Lateral radiograph of skull reveals enlarged sella with double flooring, thickened skull vault, pneumosinus dilatans and prognathism. Source: Dr Henry Knipe, <a href="https://radiopaedia.org/">Radiopaedia.org</a>. From the case <a href="https://radiopaedia.org/cases/5743">rID: 5743</a>]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Elsaiey, MBBCH [2]
Overview
On x-ray, acromegaly is characterized by widening of the joint spaces, soft tissue hypertrophy, and osteophyte formation.
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- An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of acromegaly. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of acromegaly include:[1]
- Widening of joint spaces
- Soft tissue hypertrophy
- Osteophyte formation
- X ray in the skull has the following findings:
- Enlarged sella with double flooring
- Thickened skull vault
- Prognathism
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References
- ↑ Biermasz NR, van 't Klooster R, Wassenaar MJ, Malm SH, Claessen KM, Nelissen RG; et al. (2012). "Automated image analysis of hand radiographs reveals widened joint spaces in patients with long-term control of acromegaly: relation to disease activity and symptoms". Eur J Endocrinol. 166 (3): 407–13. doi:10.1530/EJE-11-0795. PMID 22170798.