
Acromegaly Diagnosis
Acromegaly is often diagnosed late because symptoms are subtle. Serum IGF-I is the best screening test, OGTT confirms GH excess, and MRI localizes pituitary tumors. New AI and imaging tools may improve earlier detection.
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Acromegaly is often diagnosed late because symptoms are subtle. Serum IGF-I is the best screening test, OGTT confirms GH excess, and MRI localizes pituitary tumors. New AI and imaging tools may improve earlier detection.

A 2026 review shows that many patients with acromegaly remain symptomatic and functionally impaired despite biochemical control, underscoring the need for routine patient-reported outcomes and lower-burden, multidisciplinary care.