Gigantism is due to:
Correct Answer: Increased secretion of growth hormone
Description: - Excess GH results in: overgrowth / gigantism during childhood with open epiphysis * After fusion of epiphysis - ACROMEGALY - Features of Acromegaly: Coarse facies large tongue Prognathism(protruded lower jaw) thick skin broad nose headache & visual field defects - Best screening test - IGF 1 levels - TREATMENT: Somatostatin analogues (Octreotide) GH Receptor antagonist (Pegvisomant)
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