Acromegaly: Symptoms and treatments - 07/2017

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Acromegaly: Symptoms and treatments

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Abstract

This handout explains a health condition called acromegaly that occurs when the pituitary gland makes too much growth hormone. It describes tests that are used to diagnose the condition and gives basic instructions on how to prepare if your doctor advises surgery.

Author

Neurosurgery Clinic/Medical Specialties Center

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2017

Revision Date

07/2017

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General Subject

Diagnostic Tests

Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders

Surgery

Specific Subject/Keyword

Pituitary Hormones

Acromegaly

Pituitary Gland

Languages

English

Record ID

4567