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Acromegaly
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Acromegaly is a rare but serious medical condition that happens when you have too much growth hormone in your body. Acromegaly affects your body’s bones and tissues and causes them to grow in irregular ways. The most common treatments for acromegaly include surgery, medication and radiation therapy.
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Gigantism
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