Gigantism

Gigantism is abnormal growth due to an excess of growth hormone (GH) during childhood. Causes Gigantism is very rare. The most common cause of too much GH release is a noncancerous (benign) tumor of the pituitary gland. Other causes include: A genetic disease that affects the skin colour (pigmentation) and causes benign tumours of the skin, heart, and endocrine […]