When GH excess occurs in children, it is called gigantism and when the excess occurs in adults, it is called acromegaly. The pathophysiology of both is similar. The difference depends on epiphyses development and it's ability to be stimulated.
May 25, 2015
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When GH excess occurs in children, it is called gigantism and when the excess occurs in adults, it is called acromegaly. The pathophysiology of both is similar. The difference depends on epiphyses development and it's ability to be stimulated.
When GH excess occurs in children, it is called gigantism and when the excess occurs in adults, it is called acromegaly. The pathophysiology of both is similar. The difference depends on epiphyses development and it's ability to be stimulated.
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