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    Gigantism is a rare condition caused by excess growth hormone during childhood, leading to abnormally tall stature. It is most commonly caused by a benign pituitary tumor that secretes too much growth hormone. Effects include increased height and enlarged limbs, hands, feet and face as well as potential health issues like heart disease, diabetes and arthritis.

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    Gigantism is a rare condition caused by excess growth hormone during childhood, leading to abnormally tall stature. It is most commonly caused by a benign pituitary tumor that secretes too much growth hormone. Effects include increased height and enlarged limbs, hands, feet and face as well as potential health issues like heart disease, diabetes and arthritis.

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    Gigantism is a rare condition caused by excess growth hormone during childhood, leading to abnormally tall stature. It is most commonly caused by a benign pituitary tumor that secretes too much growth hormone. Effects include increased height and enlarged limbs, hands, feet and face as well as potential health issues like heart disease, diabetes and arthritis.

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    Gigantism is a rare condition caused by excess growth hormone during childhood, leading to abnormally tall stature. It is most commonly caused by a benign pituitary tumor that secretes too much growth hormone. Effects include increased height and enlarged limbs, hands, feet and face as well as potential health issues like heart disease, diabetes and arthritis.

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    Jhon Carlo M Aliado Date:

    10 – STE

    PERFORMANCE TASK: RESEARCH


    Choose a syndrome or disorder caused by a mutation and research about it.
    Summarize the information you found in a 5-7 sentence paragraph, highlighting the
    cause, type, and effects of this mutation, and your reflection about your research.

    GIGANTISM
    Gigantism is a rare condition that occurs due to an excess of growth hormone (GH)
    during childhood, leading to excessive growth and unusually tall stature. It is a type
    of acromegaly, a condition characterized by the overproduction of GH after the
    growth plates have closed, which results in the enlargement of the bones of the
    hands, feet, and face.

    The most common cause of gigantism is a benign tumor of the pituitary gland, which
    secretes excess GH. Other causes include genetic mutations that affect the GH
    signaling pathway, or an abnormal response of the body to GH.

    The effects of gigantism vary depending on the severity and duration of the
    condition. Some common effects include increased height, enlarged hands and feet,
    joint pain, muscle weakness, and vision problems. In severe cases, gigantism can
    lead to serious health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis.

    Gigantism is a fascinating and rare condition that has significant implications for
    affected individuals. It highlights the importance of understanding the complex
    interactions between hormones, genetics, and environmental factors in human
    development and health. Further research into the mechanisms underlying gigantism
    could potentially lead to new treatments and improved quality of life for those
    affected by this condition.

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