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Which among the following conditions can cause acromegaly?

Which among the following conditions can cause acromegaly? Correct Answer GHRH-secreting gangliocytoma

GHRH-secreting gangliocytomas in hypothalamus may cause acromegaly. Acromegaly is a hormonal condition that occurs when too much growth hormone is released by your pituitary gland during adulthood.

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