{"id":24276,"date":"2026-02-28T22:53:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T02:53:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cliniqueomicron.ca\/acromegalie\/"},"modified":"2026-03-01T01:08:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T05:08:41","slug":"acromegaly","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cliniqueomicron.ca\/en\/acromegalie\/","title":{"rendered":"Acromegaly \u2013 Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment | Clinique Omicron"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"24276\" class=\"elementor elementor-24276\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d833156 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d833156\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cc242f elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"6cc242f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Cinzel:wght@600&family=Poppins:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');\n\n.co-wrap * {\n  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n}\n\n.co-wrap {\n  max-width: 1100px;\n  margin: 0 auto;\n  padding: 30px 0 60px;\n  margin-top: 10px;\n}\n\n.co-label {\n  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: bold;\n  letter-spacing: 1px;\n  text-transform: uppercase;\n  color: #4D6577;\n  margin-bottom: 14px;\n  display: block;\n}\n\n.co-wrap h1 {\n  font-size: 32px;\n  font-weight: 500;\n  color: #323C52;\n  margin: 0 0 22px;\n  line-height: 1.2;\n  letter-spacing: 0.5px;\n}\n\n.co-intro {\n  font-size: 16px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 1.75;\n  color: #4D6577;\n  margin-bottom: 36px;\n  padding-bottom: 32px;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(77,101,119,.2);\n}\n\n.co-wrap h2 {\n  font-size: 20px;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  color: #323C52;\n  margin: 32px 0 12px;\n  letter-spacing: 0.3px;\n}\n\n.co-wrap p {\n  font-size: 15px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  color: #4D6577;\n  line-height: 1.7;\n  margin-bottom: 14px;\n}\n\n.co-list {\n  list-style: none;\n  padding: 0;\n  margin: 12px 0 24px;\n}\n.co-list li {\n  font-size: 15px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  color: #4D6577;\n  padding: 10px 14px 10px 38px;\n  margin-bottom: 8px;\n  border-radius: 6px;\n  position: relative;\n  background: rgba(77,101,119,.06);\n  border-left: 3px solid #4D6577;\n}\n.co-list li::before {\n  content: \"\u2713\";\n  position: absolute;\n  left: 12px;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  color: #4D6577;\n}\n\n.co-table {\n  width: 100%;\n  border-collapse: collapse;\n  margin: 14px 0 22px;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  border-radius: 8px;\n  overflow: hidden;\n}\n.co-table thead tr {\n  background: #323C52;\n  color: #fff;\n}\n.co-table thead th {\n  padding: 11px 16px;\n  text-align: left;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  font-size: 13px;\n}\n.co-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: rgba(77,101,119,.06); }\n.co-table tbody tr:nth-child(odd) { background: #fff; }\n.co-table td {\n  padding: 10px 16px;\n  color: #4D6577;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(77,101,119,.12);\n  font-size: 14px;\n}\n.co-table td:first-child {\n  font-weight: 600;\n  color: #323C52;\n}\n\n.co-infobox {\n  display: flex;\n  gap: 12px;\n  background: rgba(77,101,119,.06);\n  border-radius: 8px;\n  border-left: 4px solid #4D6577;\n  padding: 14px 18px;\n  margin: 18px 0 28px;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  color: #4D6577;\n  line-height: 1.65;\n}\n.co-infobox .ico { font-size: 18px; flex-shrink: 0; }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"co-wrap\">\n\n  <span class=\"co-label\">Medical condition<\/span>\n  <h1>Acromegaly<\/h1>\n\n  <div class=\"co-intro\">\n    Acromegaly is a rare hormonal disorder caused by excessive and prolonged production of growth hormone (GH), most often due to a benign pituitary tumor called an adenoma. This overproduction leads to abnormal growth of bones, soft tissues, and certain organs. Diagnosis is often delayed, as the physical changes develop gradually over several years.\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2>What are the symptoms?<\/h2>\n  <p>The manifestations of acromegaly are varied and develop slowly. The most characteristic signs are:<\/p>\n  <ul class=\"co-list\">\n    <li>Progressive enlargement of the hands, feet, and face<\/li>\n    <li>Coarse facial features: prominent jaw, bulging forehead, wide nose and lips<\/li>\n    <li>Tooth spacing and malocclusion<\/li>\n    <li>Chronic joint and muscle pain<\/li>\n    <li>Excessive sweating and thickened, greasy skin<\/li>\n    <li>Persistent fatigue, frequent headaches<\/li>\n    <li>Sleep disorders including obstructive sleep apnea<\/li>\n    <li>Visual disturbances due to compression of the optic chiasm by a tumor<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <h2>What are the causes?<\/h2>\n  <p>Dans plus de 95 % des cas, l'acrom\u00e9galie est caus\u00e9e par un ad\u00e9nome hypophysaire s\u00e9cr\u00e9tant de la GH. Cet exc\u00e8s de GH stimule le foie \u00e0 produire de l'IGF-1 (facteur de croissance insulinomim\u00e9tique), responsable de la majorit\u00e9 des effets cliniques observ\u00e9s. Des causes extrahypophysaires existent mais restent exceptionnelles.<\/p>\n\n  <h2>How is it diagnosed?<\/h2>\n\n  <table class=\"co-table\">\n    <thead>\n      <tr>\n        <th>Review<\/th>\n        <th>What it assesses<\/th>\n        <th>Usefulness<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr>\n        <td>IGF-1 dosage<\/td>\n        <td>Blood growth factor level<\/td>\n        <td>Primary screening test, reflecting chronic GH secretion<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Hyperglycemia Brake Test<\/td>\n        <td>GH response after glucose load<\/td>\n        <td>Confirm the diagnosis if GH is not suppressed normally<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Pituitary MRI<\/td>\n        <td>Morphology of the pituitary gland<\/td>\n        <td>Visualize and locate the responsible adenoma<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n\n  <h2>What are the treatment options?<\/h2>\n  <p>Treatment aims to normalize GH and IGF-1 levels in order to halt the progression of complications. Several approaches are available:<\/p>\n  <ul class=\"co-list\">\n    <li>Transsphenoidal pituitary surgery to remove adenoma<\/li>\n    <li>Somatostatin analogues (octreotide, lanreotide) to reduce GH secretion<\/li>\n    <li>GH receptor antagonists (pegvisomant) to block its peripheral action<\/li>\n    <li>Stereotactic radiotherapy in case of surgical failure or contraindication<\/li>\n    <li>Regular endocrinological follow-up to adjust treatment according to progress<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <div class=\"co-infobox\">\n    <span class=\"ico\">\u2139\ufe0f<\/span>\n    <span>Untreated, acromegaly significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and certain cancers, particularly colorectal cancer. Early diagnosis and management can reduce these risks and improve long-term quality of life.<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2>When to consult?<\/h2>\n  <p>If you notice a gradual change in your features, swelling of your hands or feet, or persistent unexplained fatigue, consult a doctor. These signs can go unnoticed for years and warrant appropriate hormonal evaluation.<\/p>\n\n  <h2>Where to consult in Quebec<\/h2>\n  <p>Clinique Omicron healthcare professionals can assess your symptoms, prescribe necessary hormonal tests, and refer you to the appropriate specialists. Visit one of our service points in Quebec for personalized care.<\/p>\n\n<style>.co-disclaimer{font-size:13px;color:#8a9aaa;font-style:italic;border-top:1px solid rgba(77,101,119,.15);padding-top:24px;margin-top:40px;line-height:1.6;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"co-disclaimer\">The content of this page is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified healthcare professional. 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