PGIMER’S Department of Neurosurgery has treated a 35-year-old Jammu and Kashmir Police head constable, who had reached a height of 7 feet 7 inches, a rare and extreme manifestation of acromegaly due to uncontrolled growth hormone secretion, the institute said.
The Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research here has successfully treated over 100 cases of acromegaly – a rare feat.
The hormone disorder caused by functional pituitary adenomas, was treated through the endoscopic transnasal approach, a minimally invasive technique that avoids incision on the head.
The medical facility in a statement on Monday said its neurosurgery team, led by doctors Rajesh Chhabra, Apinderpreet Singh, and Shilpi Bose, performed this intricate procedure with the support of a neuroanaesthesia team led by Dr Rajeev Chauhan.
PGIMER Director Prof Vivek Lal lauded the surgery, saying, “The successful treatment of over 100 complex pituitary tumour cases is a testament to the clinical excellence, precision, and teamwork at PGIMER. These outcomes reinforce our unwavering commitment to delivering the highest standard of care through innovation and compassion.”
The head constable, the PGIMER said, had been facing increasing joint pain, vision issues, and difficulty with daily activities. He underwent a tumour removal via the scarless transnasal route.