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Re: ??

From: jwang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 9 Oct 2000 18:33:16 -0500 (CDT)


It could be acromegaly, the condition when there is continous production of growth hormone. I believe there is treatment for this.

At Mon, 9 Oct 2000, Laura wrote: >
>Is there a name for people that keep growing after puberty? My cousin
>was diagnosed with something but I don't remember the name. He's 28 and
>still growing about a 1/2 an inch a year.. he's 6'7 right now.. He was
>told he would probably stop growing around 35. I just wanted to do some
>research on it if anyone could help me with the name of this??? THankyou
>very much for your help.

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James Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine

statements are informational only and should not constitute a medical plan or treatment recommendation.




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