Endocrinology MCQ 053

Mr. Jones, a 40 year old white man, goes to his local plastic surgeon complaining of getting old before his time. His facial features have coarsened, and his shoe size has increased from an 11C to a 14 EEEE over 10 years. His Yankee baseball cap no longer fits. What is worse, he has the recent onset of diabetes, blinding headaches and visual problems. Mr Jones refuses the offered therapy for his problem, opting for crystal therapy and biofeedback. After 6 months his headaches are worse and he returns with additional problems. Which of the following is probably not related to his primary pituitary problem?

A. Cold intolerance, constipation and sluggishness

B. Frequent urination, excessive thirst and dilute urine

C. Hip pain with radiographic findings of osteoarthritis

D. Hemoptysis with multiple lung nodules

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