Jose's soft tissues and bones have thickened.This is prominent on his hands,feet,and face.The doctor diagnoses that he is suffering from acromegaly.Which of the following treatments is the doctor most likely to recommend?

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Hypersecretion of growth hormone in adults causes acromegaly-thickening of the bones and soft tissues with especially noticeable effects on the hands, feet, and face. The cause is almost always a benign pituitary tumor. Pituitary tumors can be treated by radiation therapy.

Jose's Soft Tissues and Bones Have Thickened