Question

A 35-year-old presents with acromegaly features. MRI shows a pituitary adenoma. What is the first-line treatment for significant GH-secreting adenomas?

Accepted Answer

Transsphenoidal surgical resection

Answer

Octreotide (somatostatin analogue)

Answer

Pegvisomant

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Cabergoline

Answer

External beam radiotherapy

Practice question

A 35-year-old presents with acromegaly features. MRI shows a pituitary adenoma. What is the first-line treatment for significant GH-secreting adenomas?