📋Overview
This condition develops when the pituitary gland releases excessive amounts of growth hormone into the bloodstream, typically due to a noncancerous tumor known as an adenoma. The surplus of hormone triggers an increase in bone size, particularly affecting the hands, feet, and face.
Because the physical changes associated with the disorder often progress slowly over several years, the condition may not be immediately apparent. Clinical observation typically focuses on these gradual structural developments in adults whose growth plates have already closed.
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