2. Acromegaly: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Acromegaly occurs in about 6 of every 100,000 adults. It is caused by abnormal production of growth hormone after the skeleton and other organs finish growing.
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3. Definition of acromegaly - NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
A condition in which the pituitary gland makes too much growth hormone after normal growth of the skeleton is finished. This causes the bones of the hands, feet, head, and face to grow larger than normal. Acromegaly can be caused by a pituitary gl...
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4. Disease InfoSearch: acromegaly | Genetic Alliance
Disease InfoSearch: acromegaly
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5. Acromegaly
Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder that results from too much growth hormone (GH) in the body. The pituitary, a small gland in the brain, makes GH. In acromegaly, the pituitary produces excessive amounts of GH. Usually the excess GH comes from beni...
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6. Acromegaly
Growth hormone (GH) controls the growth of soft tissue and bone. Elevated GH causes an excess of bone and soft tissue growth. In adults, this can cause the rare disorders acromegaly. It can cause serious complications and early death if not treated.
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7. Acromegaly
Acromegaly is the Greek word for "extremities" and "enlargement." When the pituitary gland produces excess growth hormones, this results in excessive growth - called acromegaly. The excessive growth occurs first in the hands and feet, as soft...
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8. Acromegaly
Acromegaly is a chronic metabolic disorder in which there is too much growth hormone and the body tissues gradually enlarge.
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9. Acromegaly
Acromegaly is a chronic disease caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone. This condition is characterized by enlargement of many parts of the skeleton, especially in face, hands and feet.
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10. Acromegaly
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