Acromegaly and pituitary gigantism
(Akromegalia et gigantismus hypophysialis)
Acromegaly and pituitary gigantism result from excessive production of growth hormone (GH). However the clinical picture is various and depends on the moment of increased GH production in relation to skeletal growth. In the first case it is gigantism, in ...
Medical tests
- Computed tomography
- Positron emission tomography
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Other info
- Specialists:
- Endocrinologist - Consultancy is required
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