Etiology

Excessivre growth hormone produced by pituitary gland

Most common aused by pituitary adenoma

Predilection

Children=Giantism

Adults=Acromeglay

Most common 40-50 year of age

Location

Children=generalized bone involvement

Adults=affect only certain bones

Clinical Appearance

Children=excessive growth of skeleton

Adults=enlargement of hand, feet and rib size

Treatment

Lesions are filled after puberty

Diagnostic Process

Laboratory

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