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Growth Hormone Excess - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Acromegaly and gigantism share the same pathophysiology
hemianopsia IGF-1 Overproduction ... fraction • HTN #GrowthHormone ... #GH #Excess #Overproduction ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #endocrinology
Feedback Loop: Growth Hormone (GH)
Growth Hormone:
 • Liver -> GHR activates JAK-STAT pathway -> Incr IGF1
Growth Hormone (GH ... activates lipolysis Signs ... /Symptoms: • GH ... metabolic abn #GrowthHormone ... #endocrinology
Pituitary Mass Effects - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Pituitary turnors are almost always a benign
following order; GH ... Signs / Symptoms ... Hyperprolactinemia • Diabetes ... #MassEffects #Macroadenoma ... #SideEffects #endocrinology