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Acromegaly
What is Acromegaly?
A rare acquired endocrine disease related to excessive production of growth hormone (GH) and characterized by progressive somatic disfigurement (mainly involving the face and extremities) and systemic manifestations.
Inheritance type
Not applicable
Prevalence
United States: 1-9 in 100,000
Worldwide: 1-9 in 100,000
Age of Onset
Adolescent
Adult
Childhood
Elderly
Infancy
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. Data version 1.3.16 / 4.1.7.