Acromegaly FAQsMedical Author:
Kathryn L Hale, MS, PA-C
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Hasnain M Khandwala, MD, FRCPC
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Arthur B Chausmer, MD, PhD, FACP, FACE, FACN, CNS
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Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
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George T Griffing, MD
What is acromegaly?Acromegaly is a serious condition that occurs when the body produces too much of the hormones that control growth. This causes abnormal enlargement of bone, cartilage, muscle, organs, and other tissues. This abnormal growth can cause serious disease and even premature death. Viewer Comments & ReviewsAcromegaly FAQs - DiagnosisThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:How was your, or your child's, acromegaly diagnosed? |
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Increased and unregulated growth hormone (GH) production, usually caused by a GH-secreting pituitary tumor (somatotroph tumor), characterizes acromegaly.
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