Catalog

Arthropathy associated with acromegaly

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Link to WHO Definition

Arthropathy associated with acromegaly – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/985640780

Osteoarthrosis of joints associated with acromegaly that results when the anterior pituitary gland produces excess growth hormone(GH). This clinical state usually occurs after epiphyseal plate closure at puberty.