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Acromegaly: Diagnosis

From Methodist Health Care System

How is acromegaly diagnosed?

Due to the subtlety of the symptoms, acromegaly is often not diagnosed until years later. In addition to a complete medical history and medical examination, diagnostic procedures for acromegaly may include:

• serial photos taken over the years to observe physical changes in the patient
• x-rays to detect bone thickening
• blood tests to check the growth hormone level