Diabetic ketosis as a presenting feature of acromegaly.
Secondary diabetes mellitus is known to occur in acromegaly due to insulin resistance caused by growth hormone excess. However diabetes in acromegaly usually does not lead to ketosis. We describe here a case of acromegaly who presented in diabetes ketosis, which is unusual.
Lakhotia
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Department of Medicine, Dr. S. N. Medical College and Attached Hospitals, Jodhpur (Rajasthan).
Mathur
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Singh
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Gahlot
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Tiwari
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Gahlot
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D000172:Acromegaly / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D000328:Adult; D016883:Diabetic Ketoacidosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D006943:Hyperglycemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D007328:Insulin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D011188:Potassium / Q000627:therapeutic use
D007328:Insulin; D011188:Potassium