Acromegaly

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Acromegaly (Growth Hormone-Secreting Adenoma)

What is Acromegaly?

  • Acromegaly is a serious condition that is nearly always caused by a tumor of the pituitary gland (an adenoma).
  • The tumor cells secrete an excessive amount of growth hormone (GH).

 

Learn more about Acromegaly:

The UCLA Pituitary Tumor Program offers comprehensive management of acromegaly