Diabetic Ketosis As An Initial Presenting Symptom Of Acromegaly

Abstract

Case report: A 45 year old female was admitted with complains of chronic headache, breathlessness on exertion, increased frequency of micturation and giddiness.

Findings: Clinical and laboratory findings suggestive of diabetic ketosis and features of acromegaly. A pituitary macroadenoma was detected on contrast enhanced magnetic resonance imaging of brain and pituitary gland.

Conclusion: Diabetic ketosis is an uncommon initial presentation of acromegaly.