World's tallest man, 29, finally stops growing with help from ...
Turkish man Sultan Kosen, has acromegaly, condition that causes excess growth hormone and sought treatment at University of Virginia Medical Center
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- The title of “world’s tallest man” has most recently been associated with Sultan Kösen of Turkey, who stands around 8 feet 2 inches. He has been the official tallest man in Guinness World Records for many years, with earlier reports noting he halted further growth after treatment for a pituitary tumor.[4][8]
- Updates about him or similar cases tend to appear when doctors report changes in growth, new medical interventions, or public appearances; late-breaking items often surface from major outlets or Guinness World Records announcements.[3][8]
- Related figures from history (e.g., Robert Wadlow) are commonly cited in context, but Wadlow’s case is historical; today’s tallest living person is typically Sultan Kösen, unless a new record-holder has been independently measured and recognized.[8][9]
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