Which condition is most likely in a patient with a pituitary adenoma presenting with enlarged hands and feet, coarse facial features, and new-onset sleep apnea?
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Correct answer: Acromegaly
Acromegaly is characterized by excess growth hormone post-epiphyseal closure, leading to enlargement of extremities, coarse facial features, and complications such as sleep apnea.
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