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What is the main difference between gigantism and acromegaly?
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G happens in childhood whilst bones are still growing - acro happens in adulthood after ossification has taken place
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What hormone is related to gigantism and acromegaly?
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Growth hormone - stimulates soft tissue and skeletal growth
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What are the main causes of acromegaly?
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tumour on the pit gland - usually causes hypersecretion or damage to optic nerve
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What are the main symptoms for acromegaly?
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enlarged hands and feet, headaches, excessive sweating, large tongue, odema, tiredness, deep voice, galactorrhoea (spontaneous flow of milk)
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What are the main symptoms for gigantism?
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Giant like features - epiphyseal plate has not calcified yet - long bones continue to grow
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