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==Individual at Risk== | ==Individual at Risk== | ||
Donor | Donor | ||
Latest revision as of 10:48, 4 March 2025
Contents
Acceptability at Recruitment
QUALIFIED
Acceptability at VT / Work-Up
QUALIFIED
Individual at Risk
Donor
Explanation of Condition
Non-cancerous tumour of the pituitary gland leading to excessive natural human growth hormone production. This causes enlargement of the bones, particularly the jaw and hands, and increases the risk of hypertension, stroke and heart disease.
Guidance
Discuss with medical officer. Assess on individual basis. Accept if successfully operated on, free of medication and meets other criteria
Pseudonyms or Related Conditions
Version
Version 1, Edition 1
Date of Last Update
15th June 2012
