In order to make an acromegaly diagnosis, the doctor will take a person's medical history, perform a physical exam, and order certain tests. Due to its slow and insidious onset, however, acromegaly is frequently diagnosed incorrectly.
Some of the tests commonly used to diagnose acromegaly include:
- Blood tests to measure GH and/or IGF-1 levels
- Glucose tolerance test
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan
- Computed tomography (CT) scan.
Once acromegaly is diagnosed, a treatment plan can be developed. There are several
acromegaly treatment options available, including:
- Surgical removal of the tumor
- Drug therapy
- Radiation therapy of the pituitary.
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