Compare and contrast gigantism and acromegaly
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Gigantism is the result of hypersecretion of growth hormone in children. The facial features may thicken, and the hands and feet may be disproportionally enlarged. Acromegaly has an insidious onset, and signs and symptoms are usually present for a number of years before a diagnosis is made. The growth plates of the long bones are closed, so the long bones do not increase in length.
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