Gigantism/Giantism by https://padlet.com/samantha_maldon/239m50zxtq en-us 2013-04-25 15:43:59 UTC 2015-09-13 11:09:42 UTC hello@padlet.com http://d2s8n7nv9yizdf.cloudfront.net/assets/thmbs/earth-1506d58a1ecc89b0856eda7adaf895a3.jpg samantha_maldon https://padlet.com/samantha_maldon/239m50zxtq/wish/9334957 This is a condition characterized by excessive growth and height significantly above average.

]]> 2013-04-25 15:59:00 UTC https://padlet.com/samantha_maldon/239m50zxtq/wish/9334957 In humans, this condition is caused by over production of growth hormone in childhood resulting in persons between 7 feet (84 inches) and 9 feet (108 inches) (2.74 m) in height. samantha_maldon https://padlet.com/samantha_maldon/239m50zxtq/wish/9335052 2013-04-25 16:01:47 UTC https://padlet.com/samantha_maldon/239m50zxtq/wish/9335052 samantha_maldon https://padlet.com/samantha_maldon/239m50zxtq/wish/9335183 Giantism is usually caused by a tumor on the pituitary gland of the brain

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]]> 2013-04-25 16:06:49 UTC https://padlet.com/samantha_maldon/239m50zxtq/wish/9335209 In some cases the condition can be passed on genetically through a mutated gene. samantha_maldon https://padlet.com/samantha_maldon/239m50zxtq/wish/9335218 2013-04-25 16:07:09 UTC https://padlet.com/samantha_maldon/239m50zxtq/wish/9335218 samantha_maldon https://padlet.com/samantha_maldon/239m50zxtq/wish/9335331 2013-04-25 16:10:08 UTC https://padlet.com/samantha_maldon/239m50zxtq/wish/9335331 Can cause ligaments to be out of proportion with the rest of the body https://padlet.com/samantha_maldon/239m50zxtq/wish/9335521 2013-04-25 16:14:54 UTC https://padlet.com/samantha_maldon/239m50zxtq/wish/9335521 symptoms include: delayed puberty, double vision or difficulty with peripheral vision, increased sweating, headaches, large hands and feet with thick fingers and toes. https://padlet.com/samantha_maldon/239m50zxtq/wish/9335591 2013-04-25 16:16:51 UTC https://padlet.com/samantha_maldon/239m50zxtq/wish/9335591 https://padlet.com/samantha_maldon/239m50zxtq/wish/9335645 2013-04-25 16:18:25 UTC https://padlet.com/samantha_maldon/239m50zxtq/wish/9335645 https://padlet.com/samantha_maldon/239m50zxtq/wish/9335740 2013-04-25 16:21:05 UTC https://padlet.com/samantha_maldon/239m50zxtq/wish/9335740 samantha_maldon https://padlet.com/samantha_maldon/239m50zxtq/wish/9336074 2013-04-25 16:28:18 UTC https://padlet.com/samantha_maldon/239m50zxtq/wish/9336074 In pituitary tumors with well-defined borders, surgery is the treatment of choice and can cure many cases. samantha_maldon https://padlet.com/samantha_maldon/239m50zxtq/wish/9336321 2013-04-25 16:33:39 UTC https://padlet.com/samantha_maldon/239m50zxtq/wish/9336321