Pituitary gigantism

Orpha code: 99725OMIM code: 102200

Definition

A rare endocrine disease characterized by excessively tall stature and rapid growth velocity due to growth hormone excess from a pituitary adenoma/hyperplasia occurring before closure of the epiphyseal growth plates. Additional features may include pubertal delay, visual defects, headache, excessive appetite, hyperhidrosis, menstrual irregularity, prognathism, coarse facial features and large hands/feet.

Disease data
Classification

Disease

Synonyms
Hypophyseal gigantism
Dziecięce i młodzieńcze formy akromegalii
Infantile and juvenile forms of acromegaly
ORPHA code
99725
OMIM code
102200
ICD10 code
E22.0
ICD11 code
5A60.0

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