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| Acromegaly |
| Answers question such as what causes this, how common it is, how it is diagnosed and how it is treated. Suggested readings and other resources. |
| Acromegaly |
| Methodist Health Care System looks at what this disease is, its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. |
| Acromegaly |
| A look at what this disorder is and the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. |
| Acromegaly and Gigantism - Medstudents |
| A review of this disease with the focus on etiology, pathogenesis and treatment. |
| Acromegaly |
| A look at this disorder, its causes, how common it is, diagnosis, and treatment. |
| eMedicine - Acromegaly : Article by Hasnain M Khandwala, MD |
| An article on acromegaly covering the background, frequency, history, causes, and other problems to be concerned. Also explaining why it is so difficult to diagnose acromegaly. easy to understand and a good explanation for patients waiting for research acromegaly in more depth. |
| UpToDate Patient Resource Center: Pituitary gland |
| Discusses the signs and symptoms of acromegaly along with other useful information for patients on treatments,diagnosis, and long-term menagement. |
| The Pituitary Society - Information for the Public |
| Patient's guide to acromegaly diagnosis & therapy |
| UCLA NEUROSURGERY | Pituitary Disorders & Diseases |
| UCLA Neurosurgery |
| Pituitary Network Association |
| Facts, diagnosis, and treatment information about acromegaly, a serious systemic condition caused in over 98% of cases by an adenoma (i.e., benign tumor) of the pituitary gland that secretes excessive growth hormone (GH). |
| OHSU Pituitary Unit - Acromegaly |
| Acromegaly is a condition resulting from excess growth hormone production. Most cases of acromegaly are caused by pituitary tumors. The OHSU Pituitary Unit offers comprehensive treatment for patients with acromegaly. |