question 1

A 45-year-old man comes to the office due to slowly progressive back and joint pain. In particular, his knee and ankle joints are stiff and painful when he walks. Over the past year, the patient has also experienced excessive sweating. Which of the following is most likely to be associated with this patient’s condition?

• A. Aortic root dilation
• B. Bicuspid aortic valve
• C. Left ventricular hypertrophy
• D. Mitral valve prolapse
• E. Pericardial effusion

Explanation: Left ventricular hypertrophy is often caused by excessive production of growth hormone, which may be due to a pituitary tumor causing acromegaly.

Subject: Biochemistry

System: Endocrine, Diabetes & Metabolism

Topic: dm