Radiographic findings in acromegaly: pictorial essay

Abstract Acromegaly is an uncommon metabolic disorder, often diagnosed after a long delay. One symptom seen in many patients with acromegaly is arthralgia, a finding that calls for the use of conventional radiography, which can reveal subtle changes that can go unnoticed. The objective of this pictorial essay is to portray the radiographic aspects of acromegaly, seeking to demonstrate the importance of conventional radiography, which, despite its simplicity, can suggest the diagnosis, even in the early stages, thus altering the clinical course of the disease.

摘要：肢端肥大症（Acromegaly）是一种罕见的代谢性疾病，确诊往往存在较长时间的延误。多数肢端肥大症患者会出现关节痛（arthralgia）症状，针对该症状临床需采用常规X线摄影（conventional radiography）检查，该技术可发现易被忽视的细微病变改变。本篇图解综述旨在阐述肢端肥大症的影像学表现，以阐明常规X线摄影的临床价值：尽管该检查方法简便易行，却能够在疾病早期阶段提示诊断，从而改变疾病的临床进程。