Acromegaly
Acromegaly
Definition
Acromegaly is an acquired disorder related to excessive production of growth hormone (GH) and characterized by progressive somatic disfigurement (mainly involving the face and extremities) and systemic manifestations.
Also identified as
- DOID 2449 per MONDO
- MESH D000172 per MONDO
- NCIT C84533 per MONDO
- Orphanet 963 per MONDO
- SCTID 74107003 per MONDO
- UMLS C0001206 per MONDO
Drugs indicated
| Drug | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bromocriptine | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Lanreotide | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Octreotide | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Paltusotine | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Pegvisomant | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |