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You confirm acromegaly in a 58-year-old woman, and a MRI of the pituitary shows a microadenoma. Which of the following is the best choice for treatment?
A.
Transsphenoidal surgery
B.
Medical therapy with somatostatin agonist
C.
Irradiation
D.
Medical therapy with bromocriptine
E.
Transfrontal surgery

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for non functional pit--A

a?

he has acromegaly, how bromocriptin can help him which is used for prolactinoma? Can u tell plz?

I would go with AAA

A)
Growth hormone-secreting tumors should be treated surgically, often followed by radiation therapy

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Answer AAAA