Gigantism

Gigantism
Anna Haining Bates with her parents
ICD-10	E22.0, E34.4
ICD-9	253.0
DiseasesDB	30730
MedlinePlus	001174
MeSH	D005877

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Gigantism Microchapters
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Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Gigantism from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
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X Ray
CT
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Echocardiography or Ultrasound
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
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Synonyms and keywords: Giantism

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | EKG | X ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

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