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GlossaryAcromegaly

hormonal disorder causing abnormal growth of bones and tissues

Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder that results from the excessive production of growth hormone (GH) by the pituitary gland, often due to a benign tumor called an adenoma. This condition leads to the enlargement of bones and tissues, particularly in the hands, feet, and face, and can cause various complications if left untreated.

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research Hirsutism And Hypertrichosis In Adults: Investigations And Treatment

3 citations, May 2002 in “PubMed”

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research The Eye and the Skin in Endocrine Metabolic Diseases

10 citations, December 2015 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

Diabetes can lead to blindness and skin problems, and managing blood sugar and blood pressure is crucial to prevent these complications.

research Hyperandrogenism in Postmenopausal Women

July 2022 in “L Endocrinologo”

A 77-year-old woman with hair loss had high testosterone and 17OH-progesterone levels, but no significant findings on imaging.

research The Effects of Estrogens on Linear Bone Growth

173 citations, May 2001 in “Human reproduction update”

Oestrogens are key for bone growth during puberty in both boys and girls.

A Prospective Study of the Prevalence of Clear-Cut Endocrine Disorders and Polycystic Ovaries in 350 Patients Presenting with Hirsutism or Androgenic Alopecia

research A Prospective Study of the Prevalence of Clear-Cut Endocrine Disorders and Polycystic Ovaries in 350 Patients Presenting with Hirsutism or Androgenic Alopecia

135 citations, August 1994 in “Clinical Endocrinology”

Most women with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia had polycystic ovaries, especially if they had irregular periods.

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