/growth hormone-producing pituitary gland adenoma

growth hormone-producing pituitary gland adenoma

Rare Disease

MONDO:0006238

Also Known As

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Definition

An adenoma of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland that produces growth hormone. The vast majority of cases are hormonally functioning and are associated with either gigantism or acromegaly.