The pituitary gland produces growth hormones. These help with initial growth and development in childhood and help with cell reproduction in adulthood.

Code 7908: Acromegaly is a condition where the pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone. This can cause severe disfigurement and Gigantism.

If there is pressure in the skull, which causes problems with things like vision, diseases in the joints, glucose intolerance (hyperglycemia), and either high blood pressure or swelling of the heart, it is rated 100%. If there are diseases in the joints, glucose intolerance, and high blood pressure, it is rated 60%. If there is significant over-growth in the limbs or long bones, it is rated 30%.