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Acromegalyendoctrine-acromegaly-421-exam-4● rarere condition characterized by an overproduction of Growth Hormone (GH). ● Most often occurs b/c of benign growthhormone-secretingg pituitary adenoma. ● Overgrowth of soft tissues,and bones in the hands, feet, and face ● Proximal muscle weakness, joint pain, carpal tunnel, thickened skin, visual changes due to pressure on the optic nerve, glucose intoleranc,e and manifestations of Diabetes Mellitus. ● H&P, insulin-like growth facto...