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Acromegaly is caused by excessive growth hormone production after skeletal maturity. It results in enlarged facial features, hands, feet and internal organs. Gigantism is the same condition but occurs before skeletal maturity, resulting in excessive tall stature. Most cases are due to a pituitary adenoma. Presentations include enlarged facial features, thickening of skin and organs, joint problems, and glucose intolerance. Diagnosis involves high IGF-1 levels and MRI of the pituitary. Treatment options incl

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