Acromegaly
Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder that results when the pituitary gland produces excess growth hormone . Most commonly it is a benign hGH producing tumor derived from a distinct type of cells and called pituitary adenoma.
Acromegaly most commonly affects middle-aged adults and can result in serious illness and premature death.
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Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder that results when the pituitary gland produces excess growth hormone . Most commonly it is a benign hGH producing tumor derived from a distinct type of cells and called pituitary adenoma.
Acromegaly most commonly affects middle-aged adults and can result in serious illness and premature death.