Acromegaly
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Acromegaly is an acquired disorder related to excessive production of growth hormone (GH) and characterized by progressive somatic disfigurement (mainly involving the face and extremities) and systemic manifestations. The prevalence is estimated at 1:140,000–250,...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-06-01
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| Series: | Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases |
| Online Access: | http://www.ojrd.com/content/3/1/17 |