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QuestionChoice
Proptosis refers to a forward displacement of the eye and is a common finding in thyroid eye disease, not acromegaly.
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Proptosis
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Strabismus refers to a misalignment of the eyes and is not typically associated with acromegaly. Strabismus can be caused by a variety of conditions, including nerve damage, muscle weakness, or problems with the eye muscles.
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d
Strabismus
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Diplopia, or double vision, is a symptom of misalignment of the eyes. Double vision can occur as a result of a variety of conditions, including nerve damage and muscle weakness. It is not a characteristic feature of a pituitary lesion.
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Diplopia
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The symptoms point to a diagnosis of acromegaly, which is commonly caused by a pituitary lesion. A pituitary lesion that compresses the optic nerve will cause a bilateral reduction in vision in the temporal (lateral) fields. This causes bitemporal hemianopia. Patients often report difficulty driving or writing.
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Bitemporal hemianopia
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Ptosis refers to drooping of the upper eyelid and is not typically associated with acromegaly. It is found in Horner's syndrome and some types of stroke.
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Ptosis
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Visual Field Loss
Topic
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Neurology
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A 41-year-old man presents to the GP surgery with excessive sweating. He has gained a small amount of weight, and reports that his wedding ring has become too small for him. There are no other changes in his physical appearance that he has noticed.

Which of the following visual defects is commonly associated with the patient's symptoms?
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