*Acromegaly

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Summary

Overproduction of growth hormones by the pituitary gland that takes place during adulthood, resulting in excessive growth in the bones of the hands, feet, and face. Acromegaly does not impact height in adults; however, the condition can lead to gigantism in children. Slow progression may cause delays in the process of recognizing or diagnosing the disease. However, high levels of growth hormone can be dangerous, possibly leading to various health problems and complications if left untreated.

(Global Autoimmune Institute, 2022)

Symptoms

Enlarged hands/feet, changes in face shape (protruding lower jaw/brow bone, enlarged nose, thickened lips, wider spacing between teeth), coarse, thickened, or oily skin, excessive sweating, body odor, skin tags, fatigue, joint/muscle weakness or pain, limited mobility, deeper/huskier voice, severe snorting (from obstructed upper airway), vision issues, headaches, irregularities in menstrual cycles, erectile dysfunction, and a loss of interest in sex.

(Global Autoimmune Institute, 2022)

Diagnostic Criteria

Under Investigation

Diagnostic Tests

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Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Associations

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Tissue-Type or Cell-Type Attacked

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Attacking Immune Cell Type or Process

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Treatment Modality

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Managing Specialist(s)

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Associated Infections

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Associated Toxins

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Research Authors

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Research Institutions

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Average Time from Symptom Onset to Diagnosis

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Last Updated

December 20, 2022

References

Acromegaly. Global Autoimmune Institute. (2022). Retrieved December 20, 2022 from https://www.autoimmuneinstitute.org/acromegaly/