Global Acromegaly and Gigantism Treatment market
The Global Market for Acromegaly and Gigantism treatment was worth $1.4 Bn in 2019 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.4% in the forecast period, reaching a value of $2.2 Bn. Global Acromegaly and Gigantism Treatment market Introduction and Overview Acromegaly is a rare and severe disease caused by an increased, autonomous secretion of the Growth Hormone (GH), resulting in high circulating levels of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1). The comorbidities and mortality rate are closely related to the disease duration. The current treatment for acromegaly includes neurosurgery, radiotherapy and medical therapy. Transsphenoidal surgery often represents the recommended first-line treatment. Gigantism is a rare condition that causes abnormal growth in human beings. A tumour in the pituitary gland is the major reason for the condition to occur. The abnormal growth is notable in terms of height as well as girth of the body. Common symptoms for the early diagnosis of this d