Andre the Giant: A History of Gigantism, Acromegaly, and Professional Wrestling
The Poor Historians: Medical History Misadventures - A podcast by Dr. Max, Dr. Aaron, Dr. Mike, and Alba
He was dubbed "The 8th Wonder of the World" in the wrestling universe. The career of Andre the Giant was legendary and interesting on it's own, but on this episode we'll dive into the history of the discovery of gigantism and acromegaly, the condition that gave Andre his astounding stature. We'll talk about other notable cases in history and how physicians of the 19th century gradually discovered the cause behind this rare condition. Sources: https://karger.com/nen/article/103/1/...
