A patient has an enlarged tongue, body odor, rough skin, and coarse hair. Which laboratory result does the healthcare professional associate with this presentation?

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This patient has clinical findings suggestive of acromegaly which is caused by high levels of growth hormone (GH), often from a pituitary adenoma. It would result in high blood glucose and no effect on ACTH or TSH.

A Patient Has an Enlarged Tongue, Body Odor, Rough Skin