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(E22.0) Acromegaly and pituitary gigantism
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722 887 in individuals diagnosis acromegaly and pituitary gigantism confirmed
3 264 deaths with diagnosis acromegaly and pituitary gigantism
1% mortality rate associated with the disease acromegaly and pituitary gigantism
Diagnosis acromegaly and pituitary gigantism is diagnosed Women are 67.94% more likely than Men
115 885
Men receive the diagnosis acromegaly and pituitary gigantism
2 121 (1.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis acromegaly and pituitary gigantism
1 143 (0.2 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease acromegaly and pituitary gigantism - Men aged 55-59 and Women aged 25-29
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 95+in in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features acromegaly and pituitary gigantism
Absence or low individual and public risk
Acromegaly and pituitary gigantism - what does this mean
Acromegaly and pituitary gigantism are conditions caused by a tumor on the pituitary gland that leads to an overproduction of growth hormone. this causes abnormal growth in the hands, feet, and face, as well as other parts of the body. the condition is most commonly seen in adults, but can also occur in children, in which case it is known as pituitary gigantism.
What happens during the disease - acromegaly and pituitary gigantism
Acromegaly and pituitary gigantism are caused by an excess of growth hormone (gh) production by the pituitary gland. this is usually due to a benign tumor of the pituitary gland, called a pituitary adenoma, which causes the gland to overproduce gh. this excessive gh production stimulates the liver to produce too much of the hormone insulin-like growth factor 1 (igf-1), which in turn causes the body to grow abnormally. the overproduction of gh and igf-1 can lead to excessive growth of the hands, feet, and face, as well as other physical features.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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9 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Acromegaly and pituitary gigantism - Prevention
The best way to prevent acromegaly and pituitary gigantism is to identify and treat any underlying conditions that may be causing the overproduction of growth hormone, such as tumors on the pituitary gland. early diagnosis and treatment is key, as well as regular check-ups to monitor hormone levels and to ensure that the condition is not progressing.