n.肢端肥大症

Acromegaly is a rare hormonal disorder characterized by excessive growth of the jaw and hands.
这是一种罕见的激素失调疾病，特征是下颌和手部过度生长。
The patient's facial features were striking due to the prominent acromegaly, making it easy to spot her in a crowd.
病人的面部特征因明显的肢端肥大症（acromegaly）而引人注目，在人群中很容易被认出。
Symptoms of acromegaly often include coarse facial features, enlarged hands and feet, and thickened skin.
肢端肥大症的症状通常包括粗糙的面部特征、增大了的手脚和增厚的皮肤。
A CT scan was performed to diagnose the early stages of acromegaly in the young adult.
对于这位年轻成年人，进行了CT扫描以诊断早期的肢端肥大症。
Treatment for acromegaly typically involves medication to reduce the production of growth hormone, or in severe cases, surgery.
肢端肥大症的治疗通常包括减少生长激素分泌的药物，或者在严重情况下进行手术。
She underwent surgery to remove a pituitary tumor causing her acromegaly, which led to a significant improvement in her condition.
她接受了手术以移除导致她肢端肥大症的垂体肿瘤，这大大改善了她的病情。
The patient's family history played a crucial role in detecting the onset of acromegaly, as they had a genetic predisposition for the condition.
病人的家族史对于发现肢端肥大症的早期至关重要，因为他们有遗传倾向。
Early diagnosis and treatment of acromegaly are essential to prevent long-term complications like joint pain and heart problems.
早诊早治肢端肥大症对防止长期并发症如关节疼痛和心脏问题至关重要。
Doctors monitored the patient closely after the acromegaly diagnosis, adjusting medications as needed to manage symptoms effectively.
在诊断肢端肥大症后，医生密切监测患者，根据需要调整药物以有效管理症状。
Despite successful treatment, the patient still experiences some cosmetic side effects from the years of untreated acromegaly.
尽管治疗成功，但患者仍因多年前未经治疗的肢端肥大症而面临一些美容副作用。