Gigantism
Gigantism is a medical condition that is characterized by the abnormal growth and height above the average which happens due to uncontrolled over-production of growth
hormone in childhood. Although a rare condition, it can occur due to tumour formation in the pituitary gland. The increased level of growth
hormone occurs before the fusion of growth plate that is the period soon after reaching puberty. It sometimes has been associated with
mutations and is usually diagnosed with elevated growth
hormone level in any random blood sample test. Although various treatment procedures including medications and
surgery are used to treat gigantism, none of them are proved ideal for the same.
High Impact List of Articles
Relevant Topics in Clinical