Acromegaly
Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder that results from too much growth hormone (GH) in the body. The pituitary, a small gland in the brain, makes GH. In acromegaly, the pituitary produces excessive amounts of GH. Usually the excess GH comes from benign, or noncancerous, tumors on the pituitary.
| Gene Name | Chromosome number |
|---|---|
| IGF1 | 12 |
| GHRH | 202 |