25th August 2020

A 52-year old man attends endocrinology clinic, having been referred by his GP

A 52-year old man attends endocrinology clinic, having been referred by his GP. The patient initially presented to his GP complaining of a change in his appearance – such as coarsening of the skin, and that his nose, forehead and jaw seem larger than they used to be. The GP performed some initial investigations and made the referral due to finding an elevated level of growth hormone. 

Which of the following investigations should be done to confirm the diagnosis, in this case?  

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.