All of the Following Statements Are Characteristic of Acromegaly EXCEPT

question 20

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements are characteristic of acromegaly EXCEPT:

• A) There is enlargement of the tongue and protrusion of the mandible.
• B) Gradually enlarging hands, feet, and head are common.
• C) There is widening of interproximal spaces between normal sized teeth.
• D) Blood tests reveal decreased growth hormone levels.

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