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Acromegaly and the temporal bone.

M D Graham, D E Brackmann

    The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
    |April 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Acromegaly, a condition of excess growth hormone, typically causes physical enlargement. However, inner ear structures in patients with acromegaly were found to be normal despite bone changes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Otolaryngology
    • Neurosurgery

    Background:

    • Acromegaly results from excessive growth hormone secretion by the anterior pituitary.
    • Clinical features include characteristic physical enlargements.

    Observation:

    • Three acromegaly patients underwent surgery for active otologic disease.
    • Mastoid cortex bone was noted to be massive in these patients.

    Findings:

    • Despite massive bone, the otic capsule structures were of normal dimensions.
    • The relationships between otic capsule structures remained typical.

    Implications:

    • Suggests that excess growth hormone in acromegaly may not affect otic capsule development or spatial arrangement.
    • Further research is needed to understand the specific effects of growth hormone on otic structures.