Slim teenager transforms into 6ft 8ins giant after rare hormone disorder sees her weight QUADRUPLE (Daily Mail, 31 May 2010)

Acromegaly is a rare condition characterised by excessive and uncontrolled growth due to overproduction of growth hormone by the pituitary gland. This article in the Daily Mail outlines the plight of acromegalics. The subject of this article, Tanya Hart, will feature in a programme on acromegaly on Tuesday 1 June 2010, at 10pm, Channel 4 (UK).

Full article - Daily Mail

Bodyshock: I'm turning into a giant - Channel 4, 10pm Tuesday 1 June.