- Gigantism: growth hormone hypersecretion occurs before epiphysial fusion,
- Acromegaly: growth hormone hypersecretion occurs after puberty (growth plates have fused) only flat bone enlargement and soft tissue growth are possible.
- Characteristic hand features:
- Enlargement of Hands and Feet
- Pachydermia: thickening of the skin and connective tissue
Hyperpituitarism
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