ACROMEGALY-excessive growth caused by OVERSECRETION OF GROWTH HORMONE by the anterior pituitary gland in the ADULT. Usually begins between ages 35-55, long after the end plates of bones have closed. Thus, bones become deformed, but not elongated.
Common Findings of Acromegaly:
Pituitary Gigantism- oversecretion of growth hormone DURING CHILDHOOD before end plates of long bone close; leads to bone growth and abnormal height.
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