Gigantism, pituitary: Excessive growth and height due to chronic overactivity of the pituitary gland (at the base of the brain).
Gigantism
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condition in which an animal or plant is far greater than normal in size. Plants are often deliberately bred to increase their size.
Gigantism is very rare.
Endocrine glands
Reviewed last on: 3/18/2008
Elizabeth H. Holt, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Section of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Yale University. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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Acromegaly and hyperpituitarism
Acromegaly is the excessive production of growth hormone, which continues to be produced well into adulthood.
Gigantism
Gigantism is abnormally large growth due to an excess of growth hormone during childhood, before the bone growth plates have closed. Gigantism is very rare.
Acromegaly and Gigantism
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Gigantism
Gigantism is a form of overgrowth resulting from an overproduction of the growth-promoting hormone (STHsomatotrophin) produced by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland.
What is gigantism?
Gigantism is the name used for acromegaly in children. Because children’s bones are still growing, more of their bones are affected by the disease.
Gigantism Â- Dwarfism/Short stature (Laron syndrome, Psychosocial)
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Cerebral gigantism and generalised large muscles in childhood, with mental retardation and defective coordination; of unknown aetiology.
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Pituitary gigantism
This condition of growth hormone excess is rare in children and is referred to as pituitary gigantism, because the excessive growth hormone produces excessive growth of bones and the child can achieve excessive height; from 2.
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Gigantism
Growth hormone resistance
Pituitary tumor
Low levels of growth hormone may indicate: ...
Pituitary gigantism in children
This condition of growth hormone excess is rare in children and is referred to as pituitary gigantism, ...
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gigantism (jy-GAN-tih-zum) A condition in which the whole body or any of its parts grow much larger than normal.
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When GH-producing tumors occur in childhood, the disease that results is called gigantism rather than acromegaly. A child's height is determined by the length of the so-called long bones in the legs.
GH-producing, also known as somatotroph, adenomas associated with acromegaly and/or gigantism.
Rare thyrotropin TSH-producing, also known as thyrotroph, tumors.
The large group of clinically nonfunctioning (i.e., the endocrine-inactive) adenomas.
Gigantism ... reduced hormone production by ovaries
Glassy cell carcinoma of the cervix ... vaginal discharge, bleeding after sex, abnormal vaginal bleeding
Gonadal dysgenesis ... amenorrhea
Gonadal dysgenesis mixed ... enlarged clitoris ...
If this tumor develops before puberty, then the child typically has the following symptoms of giantism (also called gigantism): abnormally rapid growth, unusually tall stature, a very large head, coarse facial features, very large hands and feet, ...
For children who show symptoms of gigantism
For adults who show signs of acromegaly (abnormally large bone growth)
To check for abnormalities in the function of the pituitary gland ...
Synonym(s): Cerebral Gigantism
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In children, too much growth hormone stimulates the growth of almost all the bones in the body. When this occurs, the result is termed gigantism.
Many of the people who have been highlighted in the Guinness book through the years with the prestigious honor of being the tallest people in the world suffer from a disorder commonly referred to as gigantism.
In rare cases, excessive growth (gigantism) because of growth hormone imbalance - the face, hands and feet are commonly affected
Cushing's syndrome.
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Introduction- Central Diabetes Insipidus-Galactorrhea- Generalized Hypopituitarism- Gigantism and Acromegaly- Hypopituitarism in Children Resulting in Short Stature- Pituitary Lesions- Selective Pituitary Hormone Deficiencies
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This rare condition (sometimes called gigantism) is usually caused by a pituitary tumor and can be treated by removing the tumor. The opposite can happen when a kid or teen has a pituitary glad that doesn't produce enough growth hormone.
The onset of acromegaly is usually in the third to the fifth decade. Gigantism is manifested by an increase in statute, when the syndrome occurs before epiphyseal fusion.
Acromegaly, ACTH, ADH, adrenocorticotropic hormone, Cushing's disease, dopamine agonists, GH, growth hormone, growth hormone agonists, follicular-stimulating hormone, FSH, gigantism, hormonal disorder, hormone replacement therapy, HRT, ...
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In young children, bone fusion and growth is still occurring. Excess GH can cause a similar condition called gigantism.
Causes
The pituitary gland is a small gland located at the base of the brain. It produces many hormones including GH.
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In children who are still growing, too much growth hormone can cause a condition called gigantism. In this form of Acromegaly, children have exaggerated bone growth and an abnormal increase in height.
Somatotroph adenoma; Growth hormone excess; Pituitary giant; Gigantism
Causes, incidence, and risk factors ...
Causes and clinical manifestations of acromegaly
Diagnosis of acromegaly
Pituitary gigantism
Rheumatic and bone disorders associated with acromegaly
Treatment of acromegaly ...
Excessive production of growth hormone in children causes gigantism rather than acromegaly.
Central hypothyroidism (excess thyroid-stimulating hormone)
Cushing syndrome (excess adrenocorticotropic hormone )
Gigantism or acromegaly (excess growth hormone )
Prolactinoma (excess prolactin ) ...
Chaffing and irritation from skin rubbing together
High levels of growth factors, particularly during pregnancy or in acromegaly (gigantism)
Insulin resistance (syndrome X)
Human papilloma virus (wart virus) ...
Acromegaly occurs in adulthood, usually during middle age. In children who are still growing, too much growth hormone can cause a condition called gigantism that leads to an abnormal increase in height as well as excess bone growth.
Rarely, it affects children. If it develops in a child (usually occurs between the ages of 15 to 17 years of age), it causes the condition called gigantism because growth hormone promotes growth of bones in the body.
Acromegaly (Growth Hormone Secreting Adenoma in adults)
Cushing's Disease (ACTH Secreting Adenoma)
Endocrine Inactive Adenoma (NonSecreting Adenoma)
Gigantism (Growth Hormone Secreting Adenoma in children)
Prolactinoma ...
An excess of growth hormone leads to the condition known as acromegaly, or gigantism. Artificial growth hormone may be administered as a drug in order to treat certain medical conditions (such as obesity).
Exomphalos-Macroglossia-Gigantism Syndrome
Exophthalmic Goiter
Expanded Rubella Syndrome
Exposure to Cold Temperature
Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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Too little production of this hormone will produce dwarfism; too much results in abnormally enlarged hands, feet, jaw, and possible gigantism.
It is caused by abnormal production of growth hormone after normal growth of the skeleton and other organs is complete. Excessive production of growth hormone in children causes gigantism rather than acromegaly.
Exomphalos-macroglossia-gigantism see Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome
Exostoses see Hereditary Multiple Exostoses
Exstropy/Epispadias Complex see Bladder Exstrophy
Extended Oligoarthritis see Arthritis (Juvenile Idiopathic) ...
Vascular malformations are also known as lymphangiomas, arteriovenous malformations, and vascular gigantism.
hemangioma-a type of birthmark; the most common benign (non-cancerous) tumor of the skin.
The physical effects from excess growth hormone (acromegaly) may include coarsened facial features, enlarged hands and feet, high blood pressure and heart problems. Accelerated and excessive growth (gigantism) may occur in children.
 See also: Symptom, Growth hormone, Acromegaly, Cancer, Surgery
  
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