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gigantism (nursing management (moniter hormone balance periodically,…
gigantism
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risk factors
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type I (inherited disorder in which one or more of the endocrine glands are overactive or form a tumor)
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defination
a condition where there is over-production of growth hormone by the pituitary gland in a child before the bone growth plates close, resulting in excessive long bone growth
causes
gigantism is caused by a typically benign tumor or adenoma in the pituitary gland. That tumor causes excess growth hormone production, resulting in various symptoms such as abnormal height in children, coarse facial features, excessively large hands and feet, thick fingers and more.
signs and symptoms
Enlarged hands, fingers, toes, head or tongue
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Unusually large jaw, prominent forehead, and thick facial features
surgical management
Removing the tumor is the preferred treatment for gigantism if it’s the underlying cause.
The surgeon will reach the tumor by making an incision in your child’s nose. Microscopes or small cameras may be used to help the surgeon see the tumor in the gland. In most cases, your child should be able to return home from the hospital the day after the surgery.
pathophysiology
overproduction of growth hormone,caused by hyperplasia of the anterior pituatary gland, may develop into a tumor . defect in hypothalamus which directs the anterior pituatary glang to release excess amount of GH.occurs in child before closure of the epiphyses
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