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SUBMITTER: Imran SA
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5811772 | biostudies-literature | 2018
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports 20180209
Early-onset acromegaly causing gigantism is often associated with aryl-hydrocarbon-interacting receptor protein (<i>AIP</i>) mutation, especially if there is a positive family history. A15y male presented with tiredness and visual problems. He was 201 cm tall with a span of 217 cm. He had typical facial features of acromegaly, elevated IGF-1, secondary hypogonadism and a large macroadenoma. His paternal aunt had a history of acromegaly presenting at the age of 35 years. Following transsphenoidal ...[more]