Acromegaly and gigantism are caused by a tumour of the pituitary gland, which releases an excess amount of growth hormone, which in turn can cause excess growth of bones, cartilage and many other ...

Gigantism or acromegaly is a rare condition characterized by the excessive secretion of growth hormones and elevated insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-I) levels.

Tanya Angus, 6-feet 11-inches and 372 pounds, could die from pituitary tumor. Aug. 5, 2010 2010— -- The Nevada woman suffering from gigantism who was counting on brain surgery to save her ...

Gigantism, also known as acromegaly in adults, is a hormonal disorder that develops when the pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone your bones increase in size, including those of the ...

A Las Vegas woman suffering from gigantism received some good news this week: Her diseases’ blood levels have reached normal range, KTNV reported. Tanya Angus, 33, has acromegaly, a condition ...