tall

Definition: It is a Hormonal Disorder that develops due to hypersecretion of GH in adulthood, after the epiphyseal closure of bones, which cause an increase in size (girth) of bones, including that of face, hands and feet Incidence: Annual incidence= 3-4cases/million population Prevalence= 60-70 cases/million population Male=female Mean age of presentation Males-42yrs, Females-44yrs Pathogenesis: There are several reasons for overproduction of GH. ...