Which of the following conditions most generally occurs in children but not in adults?

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The hypersecretion of growth hormone produces clinical symptoms such as weight gain; thickening of the bones and soft tissues of the hands,feet,and cheeks; and overgrowth of the jaw and tongue.Patients are hypertensive and commonly complain of headaches and lassitude.This clinical syndrome is referred to as acromegaly,if hypersecretion occurs after puberty,and giantism,if it happens before puberty.

Which of the Following Conditions Most Generally Occurs in Children