Endocrinology
Department of Endocrinology
A few days ago, Dr. Hong Xincai from the Department of Endocrinology of Fengcheng Hospital received a diabetic patient Mr. Li with a "special face".
Through the conversation, Dr. Ang learned that Mr. Li's appearance and bones had changed 3 years ago, and that he had been showing obvious signs in the past 1 year, and Mr. Li had always thought that the change in appearance was caused by diabetes.
After analyzing Mr. Li's symptoms, signs, history of abnormal diabetes metabolism and his photos from 3 years ago, Dr. Hong highly suspected that the patient might have acromegaly, a rare endocrine disease (annual prevalence of 40~60 cases/million people). After communicating with Mr. Li, he underwent endocrine-related hormones and imaging tests.
Relevant test results
生长激素 13.410ng/ml ↑
（正常参考值：0.02~ 1.506）
胰岛素样生长因子 547ng/ml ↑
（正常参考值：101 ~ 270）
High glucose inhibition test growth hormone trough
It cannot be suppressed to less than 1 ug/L
MRI of the pituitary gland with contrast showed pituitary adenoma and left deviation of the pituitary stalk
Thyroid hormones, adrenal hormones
There were no abnormalities in PRL and gonadal hormones
The above test results supported the previous hypothesis of the disease, and also uncovered the mastermind behind Mr. Li's hyperglycemia "acromegaly pituitary adenoma (GH tumor possibly)", and also unveiled the mystery of the disease for his physical changes.
If you are also experiencing unexplained physical changes, abnormal metabolism of sugar, lipids, and hormones, it is recommended to visit the endocrinology clinic for consultation.
Endocrinology outpatient arrangement
All day on Monday
Osteoporosis clinic
Tuesday afternoon
Obesity Metabolism Clinic
Wednesday afternoon
Osteoporosis clinic
Thursday afternoon
Obesity Metabolism Clinic
Friday afternoon
Endocrine hypertension clinic