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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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