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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Klaus-Dieter Palitzsch

Academic Hospital Neuperlach Munich

9.8/10from 11 Votes

Germany, Munich

Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology, Angiology and Internal Medicine

The Neuperlach Clinic is a modern medical facility with a high level of service. The clinic has high-tech modern equipment, making it one of the best hospitals not only in Germany but also in Europe. There are comfortable single and double rooms with shower and toilet, TV, telephone and radio. The clinic has a dining room with a

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University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Martin Reincke

University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

10/10from 40 Votes

Germany, Munich

Department of Endocrinology, Rheumatology and Nephrology

According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is regularly ranked among the best medical institutions in Germany! The hospital is the largest multidisciplinary medical facility, as well as a leading research and training center in Germany and Europe. The hospital is proud of i

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Primus Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi

Head physician:

Dr. Sanjeev Bhambani

Primus Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi

9/10from 14 Votes

India, New Delhi

Department of Endocrinology

Primus Super Speciality Hospital is a state-of-the-art multispecialty hospital located in New Delhi, which is the heart of India’s capital. It has been designed and constructed using the most advanced medical technology from all around the world. The infrastructure of the hospital and the quiet environment contribute to fa

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University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden

Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Lorenz Hofbauer

University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden

9.1/10from 23 Votes

Germany, Dresden

Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolic Disorders

According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden is among the top three hospitals in Germany! The hospital is the embodiment of the standards of modern high-quality medicine. Since the hospital positions itself as a maximum care medical facility, it represents all medical fields. The

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Christian Trautwein

University Hospital RWTH Aachen

8.7/10from 41 Votes

Germany, Aachen

Department of Gastroenterology, Metabolic Disorders and Internal Intensive Medicine

With its 34 clinics, 25 institutes and five multidisciplinary units covers the University Hospital Aachen not only the entire spectrum of medicine, but also it offers a patient- oriented medical care and nursing, medical education and research of international level. The University Hospital RWTH Aachen is included in t

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Christian P. Strassburg

University Hospital Bonn

9.2/10from 150 Votes

Germany, Bonn

Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Nephrology, Infectology, Endocrinology and Diabetology

According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Bonn ranks among the top ten medical facilities in Germany! The hospital was opened on January 1, 2001, although in fact it inherits the medical facility, which operated at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Bonn. The hospital in Germany combin

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Gunter Wolf

University Hospital Jena

8.9/10from 69 Votes

Germany, Jena

Department of Nephrology, Rheumatology, Osteology and Endocrinology

The University Hospital Jena is a multidisciplinary medical faicility with a long history. It operates 26 specialized departments and 25 research institutes, which embody the highest standards of treatment in Germany. There are annually treated about 420,000 outpatients and 52,000 inpatients. The medical staff of the hospit

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Stefan Zeuzem

University Hospital Frankfurt am Main

10/10from 97 Votes

Germany, Frankfurt am Main

Department of Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, Allergology and Endocrinology

The University Hospital Frankfurt is part of the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt am Main. The hospital was founded in 1914 and today it is a famous German medical institution with rich traditions. The hospital treats about 49,000 inpatients and 220,000 outpatients every year. The main objective of 32 specia

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Matthias Girndt

University Hospital Halle (Saale)

9.6/10from 78 Votes

Germany, Halle

Department of Nephrology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Diabetology

The University Hospital of Halle (Saale), abbreviated as UHH, combines modern medical institutions in a university rich in traditions. As the largest provider of health care services in the southern part of Saxony-Anhalt, the University Hospital has a wide range of specialized departments and institutions and ensures top-class m

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Mathias Gress

University Hospital Marburg UKGM

8.6/10from 18 Votes

Germany, Marburg

Department of Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Metabolism and Clinical Infectiology

The University Hospital of Giessen and Marburg (UKGM) offers medical care, modern diagnosis and comprehensive treatment at the advanced international level. As a maximum care hospital, the UKGM covers the entire spectrum of modern medicine ranging from ophthalmology up to trauma surgery and dentistry. The hospital is mainly focu

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Joachim Spranger

Charite University Hospital Berlin

9/10from 95 Votes

Germany, Berlin

Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Disorders

Being the medical school for both Humboldt University and Free University of Berlin and having a long experience, the Charite Hospital in Germany has gained wide recognition. It is regarded as one of the most research-intensive medical facilities in Germany and the largest university medical center in Europe. With more than

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University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich

Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Roland M. Schmid

University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich

9.8/10from 70 Votes

Germany, Munich

Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Endocrinology, Diabetology and Infectology

Founded in 1834, the University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich combines long traditions and the very latest achievements of modern medicine, thanks to which it belongs to Germany's leading hospitals. The medical facility includes 33 specialized departments, 20 interdisciplinary centers, in which patients are provided with f

Diagnosis of acromegaly

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Michael Roden

University Hospital Duesseldorf

9.5/10from 71 Votes

Germany, Duesseldorf

Department of Endocrinology and Diabetology

According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Duesseldorf ranks among the top Germany hospitals! The hospital is an excellent example of a combination of high-quality health care, research and teaching activities. With more than 50,000 inpatients and about 300,000 outpatients every year, the hospital is

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Jens C. Brüning

University Hospital Cologne

9.5/10from 82 Votes

Germany, Cologne

Department of Endocrinology

The University Hospital Cologne is included in the Focus magazine rating of top German hospitals 2017 and offers patients first-class medical care meeting the latest medical advancements. Both doctors and researchers of the hospital are constantly searching for new techniques in the field of diagnosis and treatmen

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Hartmut Schmidt

University Hospital Muenster

9.8/10from 78 Votes

Germany, Muenster

Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Endocrinology, Diabetology and Infectology

According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Muenster ranks among the top German hospitals! The hospital belongs to the most prestigious medical institutions in Germany. The hospital is distinguished by a high professionalism of its doctors, state-of-the-art technological equipment and the availability of the most ad

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. Dr. med. Dagmar Führer

University Hospital Essen

9.6/10from 23 Votes

Germany, Essen

Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Disorders

According to the authoritative Focus magazine the University Hospital Essen ranks among the top German hospitals! With 27 specialized departments and 24 institutes, the hospital in Germany is a maximum care medical facility. The hospital has 1,300 beds for inpatient treatment. A highly qualified medical team of more than 6,000 e

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About the disease

Acromegaly is a condition that causes bones and organs start to grow abnormally and exceed their normal size. Acromegaly develops when there is excessive production of the growth regulatory hormone. As a result, teenagers can grow to abnormal heights. Most commonly, acromegaly affects the face, legs and arms.

The growth hormone is produced in the pituitary gland. According to the National Institute of Health, over 95% of adults and teenagers with acromegaly have a benign tumor of the brain, which has affected and damaged the pituitary gland. This kind of tumor is also known as an adenoma. It is a very common type of tumor, affecting approximately 17% of the world’s population. Adenomas are not usually dangerous and do not cause acromegaly. Acromegaly is most common in people who have already reached puberty. It develops gradually and some months may pass before a sufferer notices changes in their height. Middle-aged people are most at risk of developing this condition if they have adenoma in the brain, which is why they should be observed by the doctor regularly.

Symptoms

Joints become enlarged and look abnormal for the age of a teenager
Shoe size changes too rapidly
Excessive hair growth
Unexpected growth spurs
Weight gain
Uncommon hormonal changes
Abnormal sweating
Swollen joints

Diagnosis

A blood test can determine the amount of growth hormone is present in the patient’s bloodstream. They may also be asked to drink a small amount of glucose, which normally suppresses the amount of growth hormone in the blood. In people with acromegaly, however, the glucose intake has no effect and the amount of growth hormone in the blood stays high.
An X-ray of various joints can establish whether the patient’s bones have become abnormal in size. The X-ray needs to be done repeatedly over a period of time in order to see continuous changes in bone size.
MRI and CT scans can be used to examine the patient’s soft tissue and inner organs to see if they have also grown abnormally. It is important to determine this, because an enlarged heart, liver or kidneys can be a dangerous condition in itself and would need to be treated immediately. Scans are also used for the diagnosis of adenomas in the brain.

Treatment

Surgical treatment includes the resection of pituitary adenomas, which put pressure on the pituitary gland and cause it to produce too much growth hormone. In most cases, surgery is successful.
Radiation therapy is required if sections of the tumor remain after surgical resection.
Medication to shrink the tumor is prescribed if surgery was unsuccessful. Special drugs are used that avoid affecting the pituitary gland.

Marwa Nabil Abdelmaksoud M., Egypt
Marwa Nabil Abdelmaksoud M., Egypt, July, 2017, Multispecialty Medical Center Preventicum.

Preventicum Diagnostic Сlinic Essen

Nemattilo T., Kyrgyzstan
Nemattilo T., Kyrgyzstan, July, 2017, Charite University Hospital Berlin, Prof. Dr. Walter Zidek.

Charite University Hospital Berlin

Hrygorii V., Ukraine
Hrygorii V., Ukraine, September 2018, St. Vincentius Hospital Karlsruhe-Academic Hospital of the University of Freiburg, Prof. Dr. Christian Meyer.

St. Vincentius Hospital Karlsruhe-Academic Hospital of the University of Freiburg

Jaroslav V., Sweden
Jaroslav V., Sweden, September 2018, University Hospital Saarland Homburg, Dr. Winkler.

University Hospital Saarland Homburg

Boris T., USA
Boris T., USA, Marth, 2017, Academic Hospital Schwabing, Prof. Dr. med. Robert Ritzel.

Academic Hospital Schwabing Munich

Douglas D., United States
Douglas D., United States, October 2018, University Hospital Saarland Homburg, Dr.med. Michel Al Ghazal.

University Hospital Saarland Homburg

Ali Abdurahman A., Saudi Arabia
Ali Abdurahman A., Saudi Arabia, April, 2017, Asklepios Childrens Hospital in Sankt Augustin, Prof. Dr. med. Boulos Asfour.

Asklepios Childrens Hospital in Sankt Augustin

Artavazd and Susambar, Armenia
Artavazd and Susambar, Armenia, November 2017, University Hospital Düsseldorf.

University Hospital Duesseldorf

Irina K., Belarus
Irina K., Belarus, August, 2017, University Hospital Bonn, Prof. Dr. Finger.

University Hospital Bonn

Omar A., Jordan
Omar A., Jordan, March, 2017, Academic Hospital Augustinerinnen.

Academic Hospital Augustinerinnen Cologne

Aizaryk D., Kazakhstan
Aizaryk D., Kazakhstan, August, 2017, University Hospital Bonn, Dr. Petrak.

University Hospital Bonn

Malika K., Kazakhstan
Malika K., Kazakhstan, January 2019, Beta Klinik Bonn, Prof. Dr. med. Christian E. Elger.

Beta Klinik Bonn

Sanzhar A., Kazakhtan
Sanzhar A., Kazakhtan, November 2017, University Hospital Cologne.

University Hospital Cologne

Farid K., Jordan
Farid K., Jordan, September, 2016, Charite University Hospital Berlin, Prof. Dr. med. Bertram Wiedenmann.

Charite University Hospital Berlin

William E., USA
William E., USA, November 2018, University Hospital Saarland Homburg, Prof. Dr. med. Samer Ezziddin.

University Hospital Saarland Homburg

William E., USA
William E., USA, November 2018, University Hospital Saarland Homburg, Dr. med. Michel Al Ghazal.

University Hospital Saarland Homburg

Oksana K., Belarus
Oksana K., Belarus, March, 2017, Park-Clinic Weissensee, PD, Dr. med. Oliver Hauschild.

Park-Clinic Weissensee Berlin

Hazem Mahmoud Samy M., Egypt
Hazem Mahmoud Samy M., Egypt, August, 2017, Preventicum.

Preventicum Diagnostic Сlinic Essen

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Best hospitals and doctors for acromegaly treatment abroad

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Academic Hospital Neuperlach Munich

Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology, Angiology and Internal Medicine

University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

Department of Endocrinology, Rheumatology and Nephrology

Primus Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi

Department of Endocrinology

University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden

Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolic Disorders

University Hospital RWTH Aachen

Department of Gastroenterology, Metabolic Disorders and Internal Intensive Medicine

University Hospital Bonn

Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Nephrology, Infectology, Endocrinology and Diabetology

University Hospital Jena

Department of Nephrology, Rheumatology, Osteology and Endocrinology

University Hospital Frankfurt am Main

Department of Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, Allergology and Endocrinology

University Hospital Halle (Saale)

Department of Nephrology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Diabetology

University Hospital Marburg UKGM

Department of Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Metabolism and Clinical Infectiology

Charite University Hospital Berlin

Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Disorders

University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich

Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Endocrinology, Diabetology and Infectology

University Hospital Duesseldorf

Department of Endocrinology and Diabetology

University Hospital Cologne

Department of Endocrinology

University Hospital Muenster

Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Endocrinology, Diabetology and Infectology

University Hospital Essen

Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Disorders

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