A patient has excessive growth hormone secretion after epiphyseal closure. Which finding is most likely?
Correct answer: A. Enlarged hands and facial bones
- A. Enlarged hands and facial bones
- B. Short limbs with delayed growth
- C. Reduced muscle mass and hypoglycaemia
- D. Small thyroid with slow metabolism
Explanation
Excess growth hormone in an adult causes acromegaly, with enlargement of the hands, feet, jaw and facial bones. Excess growth hormone before epiphyseal closure causes gigantism, not the adult pattern described.
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