Pituitary tumor can cause unusual growth

... case, diagnosis isn't immediate. Cartilage and joint changes make hands and feet swell, and fractures are common. Vitamin D deficiency is also common. Weight gain puts people with acromegaly at high risk for diabetes and sleep apnea, and these need ...

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