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GigantismGigantism
By: Colby DahlkeBy: Colby Dahlke
What is Gigantism?What is Gigantism?
Gigantism is an abnormally large growth due to excess growth hormone during childhood, before growth plates close.
Gigantism is an abnormally large growth due to excess growth hormone during childhood, before growth plates close.
CauseCause
The main cause of too much growth hormone released is from a non-cancerous tumor of the pituitary gland.
The main cause of too much growth hormone released is from a non-cancerous tumor of the pituitary gland.
SymptomsSymptoms
Excessive growth The child is large for their age Delayed puberty Double vision or difficulty with peripheral vision Headaches Increased sweating Large hands and feet Thickening of facial features Weakness
Excessive growth The child is large for their age Delayed puberty Double vision or difficulty with peripheral vision Headaches Increased sweating Large hands and feet Thickening of facial features Weakness
Diagnostic ProceduresDiagnostic Procedures
CT or MRI of head There will be high prolactin levels Increased insulin growth factor levels
CT or MRI of head There will be high prolactin levels Increased insulin growth factor levels
TreatmentTreatment
Surgery to remove the tumor Medication that will reduce how much
growth hormone is released Radiation Therapy
Surgery to remove the tumor Medication that will reduce how much
growth hormone is released Radiation Therapy
Prognosis and PreventionPrognosis and Prevention
Pituitary surgery is usually the best option in limiting growth hormone production
Gigantism can’t be prevented, but once it happens and is removed, radiation therapy or medications may be recommended to prevent it from happening again
Pituitary surgery is usually the best option in limiting growth hormone production
Gigantism can’t be prevented, but once it happens and is removed, radiation therapy or medications may be recommended to prevent it from happening again