Gigantism By Natalie Valdovinos Andrea Siordia Science Period

Gigantism By: Natalie Valdovinos, Andrea Siordia Science Period. 1 Mr. Kodel

Gigantism

Gigantism Definition: unusual or abnormal largeness Example: The woman is measuring the men’s gigantism.

Symptoms of Gigantism *Pretty big people *Large hands and feet with large fingers and toes *Delayed puberty *Double vision or difficulty with side vision *Weakness *Bulging forehead *Headaches *Increased sweating

Causes for Gigantism * Gigantism is caused by a noncancerous. *Causes excessive growth. *Children developed great stature. *Adults develop deformed bones but don’t grow taller.

Treatments for Gigantism *Medicines like Somatostatin, Octreotide, and Lanreotide reduces the release of growth hormone. *Radiation therapy to control the growing hormone but it might take a while but the best way is through surgery to remove the tumor that cause gigantism.

Cures for Gigantism * A cure called transspheoindal miscrosugery is the least invasive option. *Cure rates for this surgery depends on the size and location of the tumor.

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