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Download files with information and resources about acromegaly.



Ask Your Doctor

Suggested questions to ask your doctor (PDF 75 KB) if you've been newly diagnosed with acromegaly, plus a form to keep track of your symptoms and treatment. You will need Adobe® Reader® to view this file.



Animations

View animations of the causes and effects of excess hormone secretion in acromegaly. You will need the Flash Player to view the animations.

The first two animations below contain detailed scientific information.


Animation – Causes of Acromegaly Causes of Acromegaly (1,663KB) Duration: 2min 10sec

How the regulation of pituitary hormones differs from normal
in people with acromegaly


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Animation – Effects of Acromegaly Effects of Acromegaly (378KB) Duration: 35sec

How excessive pituitary hormone secretion causes the
physical signs and symptoms of acromegaly


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Animation –Acromegaly Simulation Acromegaly Simulation (114KB) Duration: 13sec

A time lapse simulation of the characteristic changes
in appearance associated with acromegaly


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