Glossary of Diagnoses

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E22.0 (253.0) Acromegaly and pituitary gigantism

Superordinate classification: E22 Hyperfunction of pituitary gland

Inclusive: Arthropathy associated with acromegaly+ ( M14.5* )
Overproduction of growth hormone

Exclusive: constitutional:

• gigantism (E34.4)
• tall stature (E34.4)

increased secretion from endocrine pancreas of growth hormone-releasing hormone (E16.8)