Acromegaly is condition that is nearly always caused by a pituitary adenoma, a tumor of the pituitary gland. The term acromegaly literally means enlarged ...

Jun 9, 2020 · Gigantism refers to abnormally high linear growth due to excessive action of insulinlike growth factor I (IGF-I) while the epiphyseal growth ...

Feb 6, 2024 · Treatment options typically include surgery or radiation to remove or reduce the size of the tumor that is causing your symptoms, and medication to help ...

Acromegaly ... A rare acquired endocrine disease related to excessive production of growth hormone (GH) and characterized by progressive somatic disfigurement ( ...

Gigantism and Acromegaly ... Gigantism and acromegaly are syndromes of excessive secretion of growth hormone (hypersomatotropism) that are nearly always due to a ...

This acromegaly guideline addresses important clinical issues regarding the evaluation and management of acromegaly, including the appropriate biochemical ...

May 14, 2021 · Acromegaly is a rare, slowly progressive, acquired disorder that affects adults. It occurs when the pituitary gland produces too much growth ...

Jun 25, 2008 · Acromegaly is an acquired disorder related to excessive production of growth hormone (GH) and characterized by progressive somatic ...

On this page ... Acromegaly is caused by an excess of growth hormone. The most obvious signs of acromegaly arise from the overgrowth of bones in the face, hands ...

May 1, 2024 · Outline · Insidious onset · Direct effects of pituitary adenoma · - Headache/vision loss · - Pituitary dysfunction · Hypogonadism · Somatic ...