Acromegaly Presenting With Cricoarytenoid Joint Arthropathy
Abstract
Excess growth hormone in acromegaly induces characteristic acral and soft tissue overgrowth (particularly in the face and hands), arthropathies, as well as cardiovascular and metabolic complications. Similar proliferative changes can occur in the larynx, where hypertrophy of the arytenoid and cricoid cartilages may impair vocal fold mobility. We describe a rare case of acromegaly affecting the cricoarytenoid joints (CAJ), leading to proximal airway obstruction and demonstrating that these diarthrodial joints are susceptible to systemic arthropathies.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments
Oropharyngeal Anatomy and Pathologies
Hypertrophic osteoarthropathy and related conditions
Publication details
- Journal / source
- The Laryngoscope
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Volume
- 136
- Issue
- 6
- Pages
- 2678–2680
- Publication date
- 15 January 2026
- Language
- EN