M163 acromegaly mistaken for angioedema
Acromegaly is a clinical syndrome caused by excessive growth hormone. It is most commonly caused by a somatotroph adenoma of the anterior pituitary. It leads to soft tissue and bony overgrowth such as enlarged face, hands, feet, and tongue; coarsening of facial features; and development of diabetes and macroglossia. Duration of symptoms, from onset to diagnosis, is typically 12 years.
Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: J. Nguyen Source Type: research
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