Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder in which there is an overproduction of growth hormone. If the disorder begins in puberty, it is called gigantism. Most cases of acromegaly are caused by a benign ...

Acromegaly is a rare hormonal disorder that ... Preeclampsia: A pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system, often the kidneys.

Biochemical control of acromegaly in noncured patients is usually defined as serum growth hormone (GH) levels <2.0 µg/l, plus normal-for-age serum levels of insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I).