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GROWTH HORMONE

GIGANTISM AND ACROMEGALY

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FEATURES OF ADULT GROWTH HORMONE DEFICIENCY

• Impaired quality of life – Decreased energy and drive– Poor concentration

• Body composition changes– Increased body fat mass– Central fat deposition– Decreased lean body mass

• Reduced exercise capacity– Impaired cardiac function– Reduced muscle mass

• Bone– Reduced bone mineral density

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