Abstract
Acromegaly is a rare disease, caused largely by a growth hormone (GH) pituitary adenoma. Incidence is higher than previously thought. Due to increased morbidity and mortality, if not appropriately treated, early diagnosis efforts are essential. Screening is recommended for all patients with clinical features of GH excess. There is increased knowledge that classical diagnostic criteria no longer apply to all, and some patients can have GH excess with normal GH response to glucose. Treatment is multifactorial and personalised therapy is advised.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 57-61 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | European Endocrinology |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 1 2018 |
Keywords
- Acromegaly
- Growth hormone
- Pituitary adenoma
- Somatostatin receptor ligand
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
- Endocrinology
- Endocrine and Autonomic Systems