Acromegaly x ray
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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.
X Ray
- 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
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.