Acromegaly FAQs (cont.)Medical 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
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
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George T Griffing, MD
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What is gigantism?Gigantism is the name used for acromegaly in children. Because children’s bones are still growing, more of their bones are affected by the disease. The “long bones” of their arms and legs are particularly likely to grow more than usual. Children with acromegaly often grow very tall. Next Page: (Page 10 of 18) 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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