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A 24-year-old female asked:
Can gh levels be high without the presence of tumours or acromegaly?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Hiep Leanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience
Yes, in growth hormone insensitivity syndromes the GH level can be high but patients have short stature instead of acromegaly.
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Answered Sep 29, 2022

Dr. Clarence Grimanswered
Endocrinology 59 years experience
No likely if done correctly. Did they do suppression testing?
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Answered Sep 30, 2022
Last updated Sep 30, 2022
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