Question

Enlargement of lower jaw occurs in

• A. Acromegaly
• B. Gigantism
• C. Simmond's disease
• D. Cushing disease

Answer 1

The correct option is A Acromegaly

Acromegaly is a disorder that occurs in adults due to hypersecretion of growth hormone from the anterior pituitary, after the physical development of body is complete. There is abnormal thickening of bones and soft tissues as well. Forehead, nose and jaw also get enlarged. The frontal bone gets enlarged and protruded due to which affected person has gorilla like appearance.

So, the correct answer is 'Acromegaly'.