Yao began treatment in June for a brain tumour which is largely responsible for her extraordinary height by stimulating her body to release excessive amounts of growth hormone.

• 她姚德芬从今年6月开始治疗脑垂体肿瘤。这种肿瘤刺激脑垂体分泌过多的生长激素，致使姚德芬出现如此特别的身高。