| Acromegaly: Causes, Tests and Treatments Contributor(s): Smith Ma, M. Juliette (Editor), Sperring Ma, J. P. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1468172972 ISBN-13: 9781468172973 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $20.85 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Diseases |
| Physical Information: 0.21" H x 5.98" W x 9.02" (0.32 lbs) 100 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Acromegaly is progressive, acquired condition caused by the development of a benign tumor in the pituitary gland (pituitary adenoma). When the condition impacts children prior to the end of puberty, extra growth hormone can cause gigantism. If untreated, the disease can possibly induce life-threatening complications. This must-have book outlines the causes, tests and treatment options for this devastating disease. |