Acromegaly Partial

Title: "Acromegaly: Part 1 - Partial Acromegaly"

Introduction

In this article we will look at a disease such as acromegaly - a condition of excessive secretion of growth hormone by the pituitary gland. The question of what leads to the development of this disease and what factors influence its severity remains unclear. However, many studies indicate that genetic factors may play a key role in the occurrence of acromegaly. In addition, among the factors contributing to the development of this disorder, some diseases of the body can be identified.

Mechanism of development of acromegaly

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Acromegaly is a disease in which the level of growth hormone in the body is elevated. In most cases, this disease is hereditary. However, its development may be due to other factors.

Acromegaly can appear at different ages. Quite often it is not accompanied by any symptoms, and it is difficult to detect it